Hartwell, Georgia

John B. Benson House

440 East Howell Street, Hartwell, Ga 30643

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Mr. John Benson was a founder of the community. He opened the first dry goods store in Hartwell in 1854, served as the first postmaster, and at one time owned the Hartwell Sun with his son. He served as a state senator during the Civil War.

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