Woodhome

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This file appears in: Garrett Davis (1801-1872)

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)

By Hopewell Museum
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,…