Morgan County Landmarks Society

On July 10, Marshall "Woody" Williams passed away at the age of 103. One of Morgan County's most revered citizens, Woody was beloved for his knowledge and kindness. He was a former Morgan County High School principal, volunteer archaeologist, World War II veteran, and the founder of the Morgan County Archives. In establishing the Archives, Woody ensured that invaluable local historical records would be preserved and made available to the public. Over the next three decades, he devoted thousands of unpaid hours to assisting visitors and correspondents from across the United States, connecting them with the documentary history of Morgan County's people and places. Woody's profound legacy will live on at the Archives and in the hearts of his countless friends. The Morgan County Landmarks Society would like to extend our sympathy to the Williams family, while also celebrating Woody's remarkable life. Mr. Woody's full obituary is available online:

Obituary for Marshall W Williams | A. E. Carter Funeral Home Celebrate the life of Marshall Williams and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

The Morgan County Landmarks Society is pleased to announce the winner of the annual Josephine Hart Brandon Scholarship, which provides full tuition to the Georgia Archives Institute (G*I). This year's scholarship recipient is Margaret "Maggie" Inman, a research assistant at the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center.

The Georgia Archives Institute is a 2-week intensive study program at the Georgia Archives in Morrow, Georgia. The Institute was established by Carroll Hart, a Madison native who served as Director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History from 1964-1982.

Landmarks Board members Terry Tatum and Dianne McNamara recently met with Inman to celebrate her studies at G*I. Congratulations Maggie!

(The Landmarks Society's scholarship to G*I is dedicated to local educator Dr. Josephine Hart Brandon. Dr. Brandon and Carroll Hart were sisters and co-founders of the Morgan County Landmarks Society. Carroll Hart established the scholarship in honor of her sister.)

Please join us at the Morgan County Library this Sunday at 3pm for the last membership meeting of the year.

(Note: Meeting will NOT be held at Hard Labor Creek as originally planned.)