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Sandersville, GA Town Fire, Mar 1855

Posted November 22nd, 2009 by Stu Beitler
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MAJOR FIRE IN GEORGIA.

Baltimore, March 28.
A large portion of the town of Sandersville was destroyed by fire on the 24th inst.
Over forty buildings were consumed, including the Post Office, Court House and the Masonic and Odd Fellows Halls.
The Central Georgian Printing Office and every store in the town was destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $120,000.

Weekly Wisconsin Milwaukee 1855-04-04
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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