Strathy Hall, human settlement in Georgia, United States of America
Strathy Hall is a plantation and a National Register of Historic Places listed site in Georgia with old buildings and structures from the 19th century. The grounds feature simple, sturdy houses and open land that once supported agricultural operations.
In 1867, William Patterson signed a contract with 107 freedmen who wanted to work as laborers after slavery ended. This documented agreement with listed names made the history personal and real for future generations.
The site carries the names of families who lived and worked there, such as Blidge and Harris, visible on grave markers in a nearby cemetery. These connections link the people who shaped the place to their descendants who still reside in the area today.
Visitors can walk through the grounds to explore the old structures and the cemetery where workers' names are carved on grave markers. The quiet setting allows time to reflect on the past and the lives of those who lived there.
Documents from 1867 preserve the exact names of 107 workers, including Dublin Glaze, March Jones, and Thomas Lee, bringing these individuals to life from the past. The fact that some of their descendants still live in the area today creates a direct bridge between history and the present.
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