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Home of Jane Thigpen

The Home of Jane Thigpen

402 Pulaski St 31032

This building was once the home of Jane Thigpen (1823-1914). She was a well-known 19th century poet who wrote under the name Jessie Linn. Later this building was utilized as a school, as was probably the case at the time of this photograph.

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Old Clinton Historical Society, “Home of Jane Thigpen,” Ellen and William Craft.

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The Old Jones County Courthouse

The Old Jones County Courthouse

The old Jones County Courthouse, photographed by Telamon Cuyler in 1913. This structure, which was built circa 1816, served as the county courthouse until 1905.

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Old Clinton Historical Society, “The Old Jones County Courthouse,” Ellen and William Craft.

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Clinton Methodist Church

Clinton Methodist Church

Clinton Methodist Church, circa 1935. Located on Dames Ferry Road and built circa 1821, this is reportedly the first Methodist church and the second church established in Jones County.

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Old Clinton Historical Society, “Clinton Methodist Church,” Ellen and William Craft.

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  • Ellen Craft's Birthplace
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Lowther Hall

Photograph of Lowther Hall

This circa 1930 photo- graph is of Lowther Hall, built by Samuel Lowther in 1822. Daniel Pratt is thought to have been the architect. The house, which was later owned by members of the Hardeman, Pursley, and Jones families, burned in 1945 or ‘46.

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Old Clinton Historical Society, “Lowther Hall,” Ellen and William Craft,

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