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The American Woman's League Chapter in St. George, Georgia was organized on January 9, 1909 by E. H. and Nellie Wilkerson. Mrs. Wilkerson was daughter of D. C. Welsh, mayor of St. George. The Chapter qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by the mayor. Chapter officers were President, Mrs. Welsh; Vice President, Mrs. G. B. Carpenter; Treasurer, Miss Ora Welsh; and Secretary, Mrs. J. J. Wilkerson. There were 17 Chapter members. This was the only Chapter House built in Georgia. | |
The St. George, Georgia Chapter of the American Woman's League qualified for this Class I arts and crafts style Chapter House built for them by the League on a lot donated by D. C. Welsh, mayor of St. George. The League provided each Chapter House with a set of mission style furniture and carpets. Above the fireplace is a plaque of the League's emblem, "Woman's Mission," designed by sculptor George Julian Zolnay. |
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