Woodhome
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The Garrett Davis house was called "Woodhome." After his death the house was sold to Colonel George M. Edgar who named it "The Larches." Col. Edgar established the Edgar Institute, a military academy, but it soon became a private boys’ school. Courtesy of Hopewell Museum.
This file appears in: Garrett Davis (1801-1872)
Garrett Davis (1801-1872)
Historical Marker #1886 in Paris highlights the life of politician Garrett Davis.
Garrett Davis, statesman, excellent debater, and public servant, was born on September 10, 1801, at Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Educated locally, Davis aspired to…