Photo - Brent Sanderlin
Pictured: L/R - Karen Stewart Ross, Nash Edwards, Angela James, Mitchell Shelton, Chantz McClinic Sr. and Jr., and Alfred Shropshire.
The August 6, 2022,Unveiling of the Berry College Historical Marker,Acknowledging the Shelton Family Settlement and Cemetery at Possum Trot (formerly the Flatwoods District).
Learn more about the Shelton Family Settlement - view
Unforgotten: The Shelton Family Settlement at Possum Trot
This presentation was prepared on behalf of the Shelton Family
by Karen Stewart Ross, and presented with Angela R. James for the
Slave Dwelling Project 2021 Conference
convened by Mr. Joseph McGill.
Listen
WCLK's Kiplyn Primus of The Local Take interviews Karen Stewart Ross on August 6, 2022
The Commemoration of The Shelton Family Settlement at Berry College
Shelton Family Settlement, Circa 1870's, Flatwoods District, Floyd County, Rome, Georgia
A Three Cousins Discussion
UCTV - Beverly's Historical Moments - June 23, 2022
Watch and listen as cousin Beverly Foster, host, profiles African American Heritage at Possum Trot, Berry College. Featured in studio are cousins Karen Stewart Ross and Phillip Henderson.
Read
Shelton Family Settlement at Possum Trot
The linked Berry College Memorial Library Guide
was researched and collated by Memorial Library Director emeritus, Sherre Harrington, in collaboration with the Shelton Family. Ms. Harrington's research of the guide began in 2013 and concluded on June 30, 2023, with her retirement. We owe her a tremendous debt of gratitude.
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