Oconee Regional Library
 

History of the Harlie Fulford Library

Harlie FulfordThe Johnson County Library was originally located in a storefront building on the Courthouse Square during the1930's W.P.A. days. 

In 1962 the Library joined the Oconee Regional Library headquarted in Dublin.

During 1967 a new library building, named the Harlie Fulford Memorial Library, was constructed and dedicated as a memorial to the late Harlie L. Fulford, a prominent citizen of Johnson County.  Mr. Fulford stated in his will, "I hereby bequeath and devise the sum of $25,000 to be used for the erection and equipping of a public library for Johnson County, Georgia, to be known as the Harlie Fulford Memorial Library."  Mr. Fulford was a Mason, Shriner, president of the local Lion's Club, president of the American Legion in Wrightsville and served in the capacity of Johnson County School Superintendent as well as a Johnson County Commissioner.  The cost of the project was $64,000 and provided a 3300 square foot facility to the region.

Hours and General Information · Director's Book Reviews · Events and Exhibits · Libraries · GALILEO · Pines Library Card and Catalog · Contact Us

Oconee Regional Library - 801 Bellevue Avenue - Dublin, Georgia 31021

(478) 272-5710 - Fax (478) 275-5381

Free Web Counter
Free Hit Counter