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In 1860, Dr. Peter G. Gourdin II owned Richmond Plantation, a home in Pineville, 32 slaves, $6,700 in real estate, and $29,000 in personal property. By the time of his death in 1876, all he had left was $1,584 in cash. The Civil War and Reconstruction had decimated his fortune. More ... While Savannah is known as much for Paula Deen and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, the lasting effects of the original city plan are abundant. The historic house museums in Savannah show how life was lived and has progressed over time. Taking a tour or even viewing the exterior of such houses is a respite from the consumer- driven shops and St. More ... |
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