LaGrange in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Horace King Bridge Builder
Erected 1989 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Troup County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Bridges & Viaducts • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1812.
Location. 33° 2.447′ N, 85° 1.207′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup County. Marker is at the intersection of Greenville Street and Horace King Street, on the right when traveling east on Greenville Street . Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lagrange GA 30241, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East Depot High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lynching in America / Raising a Voice Against Racial Violence (approx. half a mile away); Troup County Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); George Michael Troup (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Nancy Harts (approx. 0.6 miles away); First flag flown at this site (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gilbert du Motier Marquis de LaFayette (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lafayette (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaGrange.
Regarding Horace King Bridge Builder. Horace King is the best known covered bridge builder in Georgia, but only one bridge he built is still standing, and it is inaccessible (moved to and in storage at Callaway Gardens). Most of the "Horace King Bridges" extant were built by his son Washington, who took over the Bridge Company after Horace King's death.
![The Harmony Road Covered Bridge. Click for full size. The Harmony Road Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.](Photos/76/Photo76665.jpg?11252005)
Photographed By Unknown
4. The Harmony Road Covered Bridge
The Harmony Road bridge, in Troup County, was built by Horace King and his sons. It no longer stands (although it is possible this is the bridge moved to Callaway Gardens). This photo postcard, with no identification of the photographer, is from the David Seibert collection.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,776 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.