Face of Henry Wells, Old Pickens County Courthouse

An arrow indicates a window in the old Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton that is said to carry the image of Henry Wells, who allegedly burned down the county's second courthouse in 1876. According to legend, it was etched into the glass by lightning.

An arrow sign pointing to a courthouse window.
Photograph by David Smith

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An arrow sign pointing to a courthouse window.