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    • The Bridge House

      Marker Monday: The Bridge House

      Posted by Sabrina Saturday

      This week’s #MarkerMonday explores The Bridge House historical marker in Dougherty County and its builder, Horace King of Columbus. Although he was born into slavery, Horace King…

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