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Sally Burkhart and John Elwood are keepers of Elberton history.

They have lived in their Elberton home for 25 years and raised two sons there, Robin Elwood and Brendan Burkhart. Both now reside in Bellingham.

Because few people live in Elberton, many houses and other buildings in what was once a bustling community are gone.

Sally and John get many phone calls and visitors who are looking for their ancestors’ homes.

“Oftentimes, I will see a car full of grey heads looking down at a pile of brush discussing whose home used to be standing on that particular spot,” Sally said.

John has lived his e...