So this entry is dedicated to researching your home to discover its historical worth. The Atlanta Journal Constituton ran a feature article on the subject earlier this month, and it was loaded with good tips and information. While the article was geared toward Atlantians, there are good sources that can be used statewide. Of course, the best way to discover the history of your house is to know the people who lived in it previously. The article discusses several different ways to research old homeowners, but the library and state archives are always the most credible sources.The state archive website, www.sos.ga.gov/archives, is a good source for census information and files on neighborhoods. The Library of Congress, www.loc.gov, is another source to find information on neighborhoods. And, of course, utilizing local preservation organizations and the state's site, www.gashpo.org, should bring results. The article with all of this information was written to help citizens in Atlanta get a tax credit on historic homes, and can be found at http://www.ajc.com/living/content/living/homeandgarden/stories/2008/04/21/hghistory_0421.html.
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