City Directories and History: Recorded as the Johnson, Copeland, and Workman house in the Hopewell community, circa 1850.
“At the crossroad of the old Milton Road and the Bush River Road is an attractive old homestead. Exactly when it was built and by whom could not be ascertained; but prior to 1851 it was the home of George Anderson Johnson, for it is recorded that during this year a daughter, Bea, was born in the house.
The rectangular old farmhouse is in excellent condition. Except for the car port and additions to the rear, the lines of the building have not been changed during all the years of service.
The large cedar tree in the yard was planted by Bea Johnson when she was a small child. When she was fifteen years of age, her parents died within a few weeks of each other. Some years later Bea was married to David Thomas Copeland, and the property was sold to Charles Workman. The place is now owned and occupied by the Misses Mildred and Carrie Bell Workman, descendants of Charles Workman.“
Information from: The Laurens County Sketchbook, Author – J.S. Bolick, 1973
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