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Original copy of a Clarke County deed, 1882

 Series — Box: 6, Folder: 56
Collection number: MSS 016.035

Scope and Contents

An original deed, folded, with signatures and other handwritten information, as it would have been taken home by the property owner. In addition, a photocopy of the clerk's record of the deed, as currently held by Clarke County, has been placed in the folder.

Dates

  • 1882

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access. The exception is the Order of the Eastern Star collection, the directories included in which list the personal addresses and phone numbers of members. These directories are not available to the public.

Biographical / Historical

Recorded November 21, 1882, at the Clerk’s Office of the Superior Court of Clarke County, the deed was signed September 11, 1882. Regarding the property in question, the document refers to “lot no. 2 of Barrow’s survey of 1879.”

Extent

.026 Linear Feet (One of 16 folders in a full legal document box.)

Overview

Original 1882 deed to property in Clarke County.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Mark Opel

Physical Description

Fair

Repository Details

Part of the Heritage Room, Athens-Clarke County Library Repository

Contact:
2025 Baxter Street
Athens GA 30606