Civil Engineer. A master bridge builder before the Civil War, was well known for his covered bridges mainly in Alabama and Georgia. Was better known for training and freeing his slave-Horace King-pre-civil war. Who went on to build more after Godwin's death and to become famous himself. It was King that placed the monument on Godwins grave to show his affection for his former master.
Civil Engineer. A master bridge builder before the Civil War, was well known for his covered bridges mainly in Alabama and Georgia. Was better known for training and freeing his slave-Horace King-pre-civil war. Who went on to build more after Godwin's death and to become famous himself. It was King that placed the monument on Godwins grave to show his affection for his former master.
Bio by: Jack Skoch
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