History Has A Name

Learn the Stories Behind the Attractions

To appreciate Henry County's tourism riches, you must first get to know the people behind the attractions. The History Has a Name series explores the paths of dreamers and doers who have shaped Henry County into a special place to visit. Through big ideas, hard work and dedication, these individuals are creating history every day, demonstrating that in Henry County, History Has a Name.

Ed Clark

Atlanta Motor Speeday

When did you first become interested in racing? I first became interested in racing when I was about five...

Jake Carter

Southern Belle Farm

What do you know about the early history of the farm? The land known as Southern Belle Farm today...

Glenn & Melissa Golden

Jailhouse Brewing Company

Melissa – How did you and Glenn meet? Glenn and I were introduced by mutual friends during my last...

Jama Hedgecoth

Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

Tell us a little about yourself and your inspiration for founding Noah’s Ark? I have had a passion for...

Jim Joyce

Heritage Park Veterans Museum

Explain how the military became a career? I was 17 when I was drafted in 1967 and was 18...

Cliff Stern

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation

What is your background? I spent 27 years in the army. I did two things – I flew helicopters...

Shane Thompson

The Original Shane’s Rib Shack

Before you started Shane’s, what were you doing? I worked for a small cardiac monitoring company that has grown...

Rick & Lauren Weaver

The French Market & Tavern

Where are each of you from originally? Lauren grew up in Riverdale and has lived in Henry County for...