Planters Club of Hancock County records
Collection
Identifier: 1980-0064M
Scope and Contents
Records consist of the club's original constitution, minutes of meetings, correspondence, membership lists, and documents relating to their annual fair and other activities.
Dates
- 1837 - 1848
Creator
- Planters Club of Hancock County (Hancock County, Georgia) (Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The club, also known as the Hancock County Planters Club, was formed 11 April 1837 ". . . to advance the Science of Agriculture and to improve the practice of animal husbandry . . . ." The agricultural fair was held each November beginning in 1841 and, reportedly, was the first such fair in Georgia.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Unpublished inventory available.
- Title
- Planters Club of Hancock County records
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgia Archives Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States
5800 Jonesboro Rd
Morrow GA 30260 United States