Local organization holds dedication for historical marker documenting 1912 lynching in downtown Cumming

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Local organization holds dedication for historical marker documenting 1912 lynching in downtown Cumming

Dozens came out to the dedication on Friday, taking part in unveiling the historical marker. - photo by Sabrina Kerns

1912 marker — Dozens came out to the dedication on Friday, taking part in unveiling the historical marker. - photo by Sabrina Kerns

FCN staff

Updated: Sep 13, 2021, 10:25 PM

Published: Sep 13, 2021, 10:27 PM

The Community Remembrance Project of Forsyth County, or CRPFC, officially held a dedication to a historical marker placed in downtown Cumming on the corner of East Courthouse Square and West Maple Street on Friday, Sept. 10.

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How hurricane devastation is helping to preserve the historic Sherrill House

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Published: Apr 10, 2025, 11:00 AM

After a hurricane came through in 2023, Marcus Satterfield had four large Oak trees down on his property. An idea for the use of the felled oaks came through a suggestion by a friend and lifetime member of the Historical Society of Cumming/Forsyth. Tommy Russell suggested Satterfield cut the trees and make porch boards for the historic Sherrill House.

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