[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 93 (Friday, June 29, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1245-E1246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          THE CITY OF EMERSON

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                             HON. BOB BARR

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2001

  Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this summer, the City of Emerson 
will move into a new City Hall facility. In honor of this occasion, I 
would like to recognize some of the unique historical facts underlying 
the development of this small and growing town in Bartow County, 
Georgia.
  The history of Emerson, at least for human purposes, begins with its 
settlement by native

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Americans. At the time the first European settlers arrived, it was 
inhabited primarily by Cherokee Indian tribes, whose artifacts still 
line the shores of the Etowah River.
  Following its settlement, Emerson began to grow into a community 
built on nearby rail lines; rich agricultural lands; and near iron, 
graphite, and gold deposits. During the Civil War, the area in and 
around Emerson was crossed by numerous military forces as Sherman began 
his infamous drive toward the sea.
  Returning war veterans found their homes near Emerson in desolation. 
Fortunately, the people had a spirit that could not be conquered. They 
began work rebuilding their town, and succeeded in having it 
incorporated in 1889.
  That spirit of community and growth continues in Emerson today, as 
the town continues to expand to accommodate growth near metro Atlanta, 
while retaining its picturesque small town character. I join the 
citizens of Emerson in saluting their city as it passes an important 
milestone and moves into a new City Hall.

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