OUR MISSION:
To preserve, conserve, and educate West Georgians of their history.
Troup County Historical Society was founded on the dreams and determination of local citizens who were emphatic about our area’s historical relevance. In 1972, those founding members set forth a mission to ensure the preservation, provide for conservation, and plan for the education of West Georgia’s history. In 1981, a building for such work became a reality and housed an extensive genealogical library and space and equipment for the local government records repository. After thirty-six years of collecting, writing, researching, and careful planning, Legacy Museum on Main opened its doors in 2008 to critical acclaim.
Today, TCHS continues to reclaim and maintain the stories of West Central Georgia and her people through exciting events, engaging exhibits, and entertaining programs.
Governance
Troup County Historical Society is a non-profit, public-benefit organization with the
mission of preserving, maintaining, and disseminating the history of West Central
Georgia and her people. The Board of Trustees of the Troup County Historical
Society serve the public interest as it relates to the heritage and history of this area.
The Troup County Historical Society is the parent agency of the Troup County
Archives and Legacy Museum on Main. The Archives opened in January 1983 in the repurposed 1917 LaGrange National Bank Building.
President
Carlos Urroz
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Trae Long
Past President
Linda Mack
Board Representative
Jackie Kennedy
Trustees Through 2023
Jim Biagi
Jenni Sampson
Jake Jones
Toni Striblin
Trustees Through 2024
Skip Smith
Joe Thompson
Jason Weldon
Mitch Key
Trustees Through 2025
Marc Acree
Norma Tucker
Valerie West
Clairnelle Wilkerson
Past Presidents
2021 – 2022: Linda Mack
2019 – 2020: Jackie Kennedy
2017 – 2018: Joe Thompson
2014 – 2016: Jake Jones
2012 – 2014: Dorothy Kelly
2010 – 2012: John Taylor
2008 – 2010: Ann Petry
2004 – 2008: Oliver Greene
2000 – 2004: Anita “Bit” Taylor
1996 – 2000: Glenda Major
1994 – 1996: Ed Long
1992 – 1994: Robert Morton
1990 – 1992: Marian Smith
1988 – 1990: Charles Hudson, Jr.
1986 – 1988: Betty Blackburn
1984 – 1986: Art Mallory, III
1982 – 1984: Julia Dyar
1980 – 1982: Joanne Riley
1978 – 1980: Lynne Morgan
1977 – 1978: Jenny Copeland
1975 – 1977: Charles Hudson
1972 – 1975: Biddy Hammett
A group including members of Troup County Historical Society about to board a tour bus for a Georgia Trust Tour. (L-R): Frank Traylor, Sr.; Pete Morgan; Philip Cleveland; James Riley; James McAllister; Jenny Copeland; Charles Hudson; Lynne Morgan.
