Thanks to the efforts of Chip Jones and everyone at Richland Better Hometown, this small community exhibits a sense of pride and history that should be an example to all. Cosmetic improvements, as well as an active search for small businesses, have helped Richland make a name for itself at a time when many towns of similar size are deteriorating and being forgotten.
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Since its beautiful restoration, this historic depot has served as Richland’s City Hall and Rail Museum. I have been unable to track down a date of construction or any history of its early associations, though it was used by CSX into the 1980s, and briefly the Georgia Southwestern Railroad.
http://richland-georgia.blogspot.com/2008/06/richland-depot.html
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I believe this once housed a pharmacy, judging by a faded mural advertising drugs on one of its sides…
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The largest building in the photograph, the People’s Bank of Richland, is now home to the equally historic Stewart-Webster Journal.
Filed under --STEWART COUNTY GA--, Richland GA
Filed under --STEWART COUNTY GA--, Richland GA
This historic church was destroyed during a tornado on 1 March 2007. Its congregation dates to 1839. Many thanks to Chip Jones, director of Richland Better Hometown, for sharing the photograph and the history.
Filed under --STEWART COUNTY GA--, Richland GA
