The History of Taylorsville High School
On Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at noon, Bartow History Museum welcomes guest speaker and author, Lamar Harris, who will discuss his book on Taylorsville High School. Taylorsville High School (THS) opened in 1900, and was unique to other schools in the immediate area because the high school component only covered grades 8-10. At that time, a three-year high school could be certified to obtain diplomas. THS would not see a graduating class until 1922, but those who attended before then usually continued their education in institutions of higher learning or professional training.
A member of the THS graduating class of 1949, Mr. Harris grew up on a farm in Taylorsville, Georgia. Limited copies of his book are available in the gift shop. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Lunch and Learn will take place at the Bartow History Museum located at 4 E. Church Street in downtown Cartersville. Parking is available next to the building. The lecture is free to museum members and included with the price of admission for not-yet members. Guests are invited to bring a lunch beginning at 11:45 a.m., and the program will begin at noon. For more information on this and other BHM programs, call 770-382-3818, ext. 6288 or visit our website at
www.bartowhistorymuseum.org.
