African-American Life in Dekalb County: 1823-1970

Within these pages, discover little-known facts about the county's past residents, including Bukumbo, the young girl who was brought from Africa to Decatur to serve as a nurse, who quickly became a beloved member of the family and died only a short while later.

Learn about the great impact that the Clark and Oliver families had on Decatur, and view famous sections and landmarks of the county, including Lithonia, Ellenwood, Stone Mountain, Doraville, Tucker, Chamblee, Clarkston, Lynwood Park, Scottdale, and South DeKalb. Whether one is well acquainted with the county's rich heritage or a newcomer just becoming familiar with the people and places that make up the county's history, African-American Life in DeKalb County: 1823-1970 offers something for everyone.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Mason Jr, Herman "Skip"
Published: 11/15/1998
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
ISBN: 9780738500348
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.45h x 6.51w x 0.55d