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In 1858 a Maryland foxhound puppy named 'July' was sent to Col. Miles Harris here; bred to hunters' best dogs at his 1859 hunt, he founded the famous 'July' strain of Southern foxhounds.
Historical Marker
“July” 1858
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About this site
“July” 1858 is a historical marker in Sparta, Hancock County. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Hancock County, among 163 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.3317, -83.0683 near Sparta. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shoulder-bone Creek Treaty (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mosley Family Cemetery, Famous Indian Trail, and Green - Hudson Family Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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