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The Mythical Town of Small Grove, Georgia
I’ve driven past this a hundred times, and stopped for the first time only today. It occupies nearly an entire side of a small rectangular concrete block structure and heralds the work of folk artist...
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Gene Theatre, McRae
Named for Georgia Governor Eugene Talmadge, I’ve not been able to locate an exact opening date, but I know it was operating as early as 1951. In an earlier post, Janice Green Scruggs recalled: “The...
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South Georgia College Administration Building, 1892, McRae
South Georgia College began operations in January 1893, a result of an educational initiative by the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. (The school never had any assocaition with the...
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Max & Emma Sue McRae House, 1897, McRae
John Wayne McRae notes that this was the home of Max & Emma Sue McRae. He adds: Judge Maxwell Lamar McRae (1875-1951) read law under the Honorable Tom Eason and was admitted to the bar in 1895. In...
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Telfair County Jail, 1902, McRae
Few historic jails of this age are still in use but Telfair County’s is an exception. It’s been renovated in recent years and additions have been made. This was a common style for jails in the early...
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Telfair County Courthouse, 1934, McRae
McRae was designated the Telfair County seat in 1871 (replacing Jacksonville) and a courthouse was constructed in 1873. A more modern structure was completed in 1904 and served until burning in the...
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Southern Railway Depot, McRae
This may have been built in the 1890s but I can’t find an exact date. It’s been used for storage in recent years, I believe, but appears to be in deteriorating condition. It would be a great...
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Queen Anne House, Circa 1890, McRae
This beautifully maintained Queen Anne has been in the same family since its construction.
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