| General Description: The Morgan County Public Library began in 1906, when Andrew Carnegie donated $12,500 for the construction of the Martinsville Public Library. While his donation was sufficient to cover the expenses of a brick building to house the library, Martinsville city officials determined that limestone should be used in place of brick for the "Artesian City." After selling bonds, city officials were able to generate the additional $2,400 required to construct the building with Bedford limestone.
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