The Iron Horse was created in 1954 by the artist Abbott Pattison. The 12 foot sculpture was placed in front of Reed Hall at the University of Georgia. Unfortunately, the students did not understand nor did they appreciate the sculpture and proceeded to deface and try to damage the structure. Eventually the sculpture was moved to its current location on Hwy 15 between Watkinsville and Greensboro. The statue is visible from the road and there is parking available.
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These photos are from last May, They had an incredible poppy field in bloom,
Moonshine Kate (Rosa Lee Carson) was one of the earliest recorded women in country music. She was born on October 10, 1909 in Atlanta. An accomplished guitarist and banjo player, she started performing as a child with her father, Fiddlin' John Carson. In 1928 she adopted the name Moonshine Kate. In 1983 she was inducted, along with her father, into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. Rosa died in 1992 in Bainbridge, GA.
Here is a fun tune written by Rosa Carson and recorded in 1931. It is entitled My Man's a Jolly Railroad Man. Enjoy.
S.V. Sanford was driving force both in Education and Athletics in the State of Georgia. His early career consisted of teaching public school in Cobb County. He joined the faculty at the University of Georgia in Athens in 1903 as an English instructor. 1n 1907 he became the faulty chairman of Athletics. During his time as faculty chairman of Athletics UGA built the Baseball field, Sanford Field (1911), the football stadium, Sanford Stadium (1929) and the basketball arena, Woodruff Hall (1924).
Sanford later became President of the University of Georgia (1932 - 1935) and later the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia (1935 - 1945). Sanford suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at a meeting of the Georgia Board of Regents in 1945 and died. He is buried in the Marietta City Cemetery.
If you are interested in learning more about S. V. Sandford
The Personal Equation: A Biography of Steadman Vincent Sanford by Charles Stephen Gurr. Full disclosure I do not get any commission if you click on the link and/or if you purchase the book. I just like supporting the publisher, The Georgia Press.
Camp Gordon was established in July 1917 as a WWI training camp. It was home to the 82nd Division which became knows as the 82nd Airborne Division in WWII. Among those who trained at Fort Gordon are future Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Alvin York and my grandfather, Harold C. Hutchens. That's my grandfather seated in the middle!
One of my favorite songs is Statesboro Blues performed by the Allman Brothers Band. The Allman Brothers recorded it in 1971. Rolling Stone rated it number nine on their list of the"100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time"
However, the song was originally recorded in 1928 by its author, Blind Willie McTell. Born in Thomson, Georgia Mr. McTell once called Statesboro his real home.
Here is the rendition by the Allman Brothers in 1971 at Fillmore East.
