Presidents of the
Haralson County Historical Society
Mrs. Mary K. Knight
Founding President
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| Mrs. Knight served as our founding president during the years 1973-1977. During her administration, the Historic Courthouse in Buchanan was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and we began the decades-long process of preserving and restoring this building. Read a recent statement from her here. |
Mrs. Lona Lasseter, RIP
Second President
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| The late Mrs. Lasseter was our president during the years 1977-1983. Our History book was formally edited 1978, during her term of office. We regret she is not with us to enjoy use of the wonderful Historic Courthouse she and our other early leaders set out to try saving. |
Mrs. Daisy Sargent
Third President
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| Mrs. Sargent served as our president for two years during the 1980s, also working equally long as vice-president. During her service, we finally (1984) published the first printing of our History book. |
Mr. Barry Newman
Fourth President
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| Mr. Newman was our president during the 1980s and 1990s. So far, he is the only gentleman to serve in our highest office. |
Mrs. Peggy Kimball
Fifth President
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Originally (but no longer) our presidents could not serve
consecutive terms, so Mrs. Kimball and Mr. Newman alternated
in the office. After the change, Mrs. Kimball served
continuously as president for most of a decade, retiring
from the office in 2004. The Historic Courthouse was finally
re-opened to the public during her administration. An hour-long
video celebrating this achievement can be viewed via the Internet.
Read more here.
During Mrs. Kimball's tenure, the Society was honored by a
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Mrs. Karen Higgins
Sixth President
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Mrs. Higgins assumed the presidency in 2004 and has been re-elected twice.
During her administration, the Society reprinted the book
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