Category Archives: Moultrie GA
First Avenue, Moultrie
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Colquitt Theatre, Circa 1943, Moultrie
This Art Deco landmark now serves as the senior citizens center. Built by Charlie Powell and remodeled after burning in 1956, it’s one of the most visually appealing theatres in South Georgia and is an integral part of the National Register Downtown Historic District. It closed as a theatre in 1978.
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Old Colquitt County Jail, 1915
This is one of the best examples of a “Citadel Style” jail in Georgia. It now serves as the headquarters for the Moultrie-Colquitt Chamber of Commerce.
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Elephant Tombstone of William F. Duggan, Sr.
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Moultrie
18 January 1899 – 22 December 1950
Ask anyone in Moultrie about the “elephant” and this is where you will be directed. Locals contend that this is the most famous landmark in Colquitt County and since it’s thought to be the only elephant tombstone in the world, the distinction seems appropriate. The life-size sculpture depicts Nancy, a baby elephant owned by Duggan, who had just bought a circus at the time of his death. As a boy, Duggan worked with elephants in various circuses and always favored them. His son had this sculpture commissioned after his death.
For a bit more history:
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Elephant Tombstone of William F. Duggan, Sr.
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Moultrie
18 January 1899 – 22 December 1950
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Iron Cross of Private Henry T. Rogers
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Moultrie
1 January 1842 – 22 September 1903
Company A, 11th Battallion, Georgia Artillery
“Sumter Flying Artillery”
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Saturday’s Store, Moultrie
Located near Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, this old store was once “out in the country”; Moultrie’s growth over the years, however, places it just on the edge of town today. According to Shirley McCranie Lindsey, this store was owned by the Saturday family.
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Colquitt County Courthouse, 1902, Moultrie
This Neoclassical Revival landmark was designed by the Andrew P. Bryan Company.
For a great glimpse of Moultrie’s past:
http://www.gpb.org/georgiastories/videos/walking_tour_of_moultrie
Filed under --COLQUITT COUNTY GA--, Moultrie GA
