Photo Collection Captures Carroll County's Rich History

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.

Carroll County has long maintained a rich history. From its founding in 1826 to the cotton boom of the late 19th century to the rural traditions still present today, the county has enjoyed a distinct cultural history that reflects both the changes of the decades and the values that have remain intact throughout. Photographs dating back to the early 20th century are available at the Digital Library of Georgia, showcasing the county’s unique past.

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.

Benjamin M. Long, the photographer of reference, chronicled both day-to-day life and historic events nearly 100 years ago. Of note in the collection are Long's photographs of the county's centennial celebration in 1927 and the 1937 fire that destroyed approximately 4,000 bales of cotton countywide.

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.

His collection of photographs is part of the Ingram Library Annie B. Weaver Special Collections at the University of West Georgia, which contributed the images to the Digital Library of Georgia.

The images can be viewed in their entirety here.

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.

Source: Benjamin M. Long Collection, Annie Belle Weaver Special Collections, Ingram Library, University of West Georgia.