The Fayette County Historical Society recently had its monthly meeting at the newly refurbished Inman Train Depot. Fayette natives Rob Minter and wife Jana, (of Inman and Kenwood, respectively), and Rob's father, Jim Minter, have turned the old depot building into a music studio for Jana.

The society was given the history of the Inman area by local native John McLucas, who related the genealogical histories of the McLucas, Harp, Weldon, Gray, Hightower, Burch and Turner families. These families all settled at Inman during the early- to mid-19th century.

A reception was held afterwards at the home of Rob's grandmother, the late Sarah Harp Minter. His family now occupies the home.

The historical society meets at 3 p.m. the third Sunday of each month, September through May. Its research center, located at 195 Lee St. in Fayetteville (behind the log cabin), is open for historical and genealogical research Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For further information call Tony Parrott, 770-487-8658 (nights), or Carolyn Cary, 770-461-7152 (days).

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