Joseph Thomas La Rue

(Nov. 18, 1864-Feb. 13, 1930)

Alderman on Athens' first city council (1901). La Rue (Town 13 mi. SE) was named for him.

Educator, merchant, civic leader, banker, humanitarian, prohibitionist, democrat, historian. Married March 16, 1892, Stella Elvira Parsons. They had seven children.

Marker can be reached from South Prairieville Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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