1815, Unnamed, Mention
Item
Title
1815, Unnamed, Mention
Description
The commissioners of Athens, Georgia imposed a 12 cent tax on enslaved persons.
Partial Transcript: "The Oconee river was the corporate line. The commissioners imposed a tax of 3 cents on $100 on property, 12 1/2 cents each on slaves, and $2 for liquor license. That surely was an ideal Athens."
Partial Transcript: "The Oconee river was the corporate line. The commissioners imposed a tax of 3 cents on $100 on property, 12 1/2 cents each on slaves, and $2 for liquor license. That surely was an ideal Athens."
Event Type
Action Status
Date
1815
