TROUP COUNTY. 549 



La Grange High School has two teachers, and 71 pupils. 

 The course of study embraces an extensive reading of the Greek 

 and Latin classics, mathematics, and the various branches of 

 an English education. The school is situated in a beautiful 

 and retired part of La Grange, and is daily advancing in the 

 confidence of the public. 



La Grange Female Institution was founded in 1845. It is 

 situated in a beautiful oak grove, half a mile from the public 

 square. Incorporated in 1846, and power conferred to award 

 diplomas, medals, and collegiate degrees. It has six instructors, 

 and 140 pupils. 



La Grange Female Seminary. This institution is situ- 

 ated in a beautiful part of the town. The main edifice is a 

 large building, three stories high, including the basement, 

 affording apartments for lodging, study, lectures, recitation, 

 &c. The institution was established in 1843, by the Rev. 

 John E. Dawson. It is now under the direction of Mr. Mil- 

 ton E. Bacon. It is an individual enterprise. The Board of 

 Instructors consists of eight Professors. The plan of instruc- 

 tion is strictly collegiate. The institution is well supplied with 

 chemical and philosophical apparatus, minerals, library, &c. 

 The number of pupils averages over 100.* 



Number of poor children in the county, 213. Educational 

 fund, $184 72. 



Roads and Bridges. — The roads and bridges are kept in a 

 good condition. At West Point there is a bridge over the 

 Chattahoochee, 550 feet in length; cost $16,000. 



Face of the Country, Nature of the Soil. — The coun- 

 ty is broken. The land is generally productive, but some 

 parts much worn. The soil is mostly of the red description, 

 adapted particularly to grains. Value of land, from $6 to $10 

 per acre. The western portion of the county is peculiarly 

 adapted to the cultivation of wheat. 



Productions. — Cotton is the principal product. Corn,, 

 wheat, rye, barley, &c., are successfully cultivated. About 

 15,000 bales of cotton are annually produced. 



* There is also an excellent school at Brownwood, under the care of the 

 Rev. Mr. Smith, but we were unsuccessful in our efforts to obtain an account 

 of it. 



