The first marker in Tallapoosa County to recognize lynching victims was established in Camp Hill this June 20.
Spearheader Frank Holley, Equal Justice Initiative project assistant Deksyos Damtew, mayor Messiah Williams-Cole and others in the community came together for the unveiling of the historical marker.
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