Old slave market, built 1758, Louisville, Ga.

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Creator:

Louisville Drug Co. (Louisville, Ga.)

Date Created:

unknown

Format:

Still image

Genre:

postcards

Extent / Dimensions:

03.79 x 05.80 inches

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Description / Abstract:

Recto: Old slave market, built 1758, Louisville, Ga. (Georgia's first capitol); Verso: Darling, wish you could be here this is such an interesting place. Only 48 miles to Augusta - Have two ... scenes of Louisville will mail you - ... of love, Mother, 2/12/43, Slave market. Built in 1758, the only slave market in America is pictured on the reverse side. This old structure was built of iron wood at the junction of three important highways, and the present timbers are original. The bell hanging in this market and shown in the picture was cast for a French Convent in New Orleans, captured by pirates on the way over to this country. Pirates were later captured and brought into Savannah, and the bell hung in the state capitol - then located in Louisville. Published by Louisville Drug Co., Louisville, Georgia, Art tone glo-var finished, Made only by Beals, Des Moines, Iowa, Tifton, Feb 13, 10 PM, 1943, Ga., Post card, Louisville, Feb 12, 10 PM, 1943, Ga., United States of America, Industry, Agriculture, 1, For defense, Postage 1 cent, Miss Jane Conner, P.O. Box 33, Norman Park, Ga.