Archaeological Dig in Georgia

Jeannette Holland Austin

Jan 14, 2022

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Archaeological Dig at the Lyon Farm on the South River

The Alliance and The Georgia Historic Preservation Division hosted dozens of volunteers during public archaeology days to dig on the Lyon Farm, supposed to be one of the oldest homesteads in DeKalb County. It was built ca 1820 or later.

Restoration Source: http://thechampionnewspaper.com/news/local/restoration-of-lyon-farmhouse-completed/

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Jeannette Holland Austin

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