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Clayton History

The Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library is proud of its collection of books, artifacts, and historical reference materials related to the long and rich history of Clayton and its residents.  These materials are available for viewing on-line at the following link:  Clayton History On-line

Artifacts
Some items and artifacts from the local history collection


Mantlepiece
Mantlepiece from the Hocutt's home, dating to the early 1900s, which allegedly depicts Crow Indians. Located in the Local History Room


Portraits
Portraits of the library's namesakes, Dr. Battle and Lucile Hocutt. Hocutt donated the land she received as dowry to the library and asked that her family name, Ellington, be added to the library's name.