In 1914, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation funded the construction of many library buildings throughout the USA, including this one.  It served as the Dawson Library and later as the Kinchafoonee Regional Library until 1999 when a new library was constructed.

            It stood empty until the Terrell County Historic Preservation Society raised funds and obtained grants for its preservation. The restoration of the library and it 1957 annex  was completed in 2000 at which time the property was officially leased by the city of Dawson to the TCHPS.  It is used for many civic activities and is available for rental.