Rock Building Information

PAGE UPDATED DEC 2007

Now that Murray County's old rock building has burned, residents of Murray County wonder if there's any future for the beloved old landmark. Early speculation was that it would have to be demolished. Although the stone walls are still standing, they might be weak from fire damage. The roof and interior framework were completely gutted by the fire. The old rock building was placed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2004, prior to the beginning of its renovation. Community members hope that something can be made of the ruins. If the building itself cannot be saved, perhaps some memorial might be made of the wonderful old stonework.

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Quick Reference: See articles: "Rock Building burns" (The Daily Citizen article) [September 26, 2009]. Photos of the fire (The Daily Citizen). "Fundraisers to start to save rock building" Daily Citizen, Dalton, Georgia: Wednesday, October 12, 2005, page A1, article by Misty Watson. The old rock building is mentioned under North Georgia, Murray County History, at Georgia Magazine (accessed 17 October 2005). The Works Progress Administration connection to the stone building is mentioned in an article on Murray County on-line at New Georgia Encyclopedia. The National Register of Historic Places (listings for Murray County, Georgia), shows this property as: Murray County High School Historic District (added 2004 - District - #04000628).