This month, as part of his recurring lecture series, Kenny Sholes introduced us to properties in the Barnesville area of the Ag Reserve. No doubt, many of you recognized the familiar names of Harris and Hays. Several of the homes built by these Barnesville founding families are still standing and occupied. Sadly, the farmhouse of a perhaps less well-known family, the Pearre’s, is no longer standing. However, a cemetery does still exist on the site of the farm.
As always, we were delighted with the insights and history lesson Kenny provided to us during this presentation. If you missed it and want to check it out, go to our YouTube channel. Mark your calendar for next month’s presentation and continue to learn about our local history.