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By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
Horace King Bridge Builder Marker
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1 ► Georgia, Troup County, LaGrange — Horace King Bridge Builder —  |
| Born a slave September 8, 1807, Horace King became a noted builder of covered bridges and public buildings. His talents developed under the instruction of his master and friend, John Godwin. In 1846, Godwin secured Kings freedom through the Alabama . . . — — Map (db m22254) HM | |||
| 2 ► Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Horace King — |
| Born a slave in South Carolina in 1807, Horace King became a master bridge builder while working with John Godwin. With the aid of Tuscaloosan Robert Jemison, King was freed by act of the Alabama legislature in 1846. He went on to build many bridges . . . — — Map (db m235771) HM | |||