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Oak Grove Methodist Church, Coffee County
This rural church between Snipesville and Pridgen was founded in 1846. The cemetery has many graves dating to the turn-of-the-century. For more views: http://vanishingsouthgeorgia.com/2009/03/09/oak-grove-methodist-church/ http://vanishingsouthgeorgia.com/2009/06/10/oak-grove-methodist-church-coffee-county/
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Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
I knew I’d like Thora Adams when she greeted me at the front door. She told me to remember her name by thinking “goddess of thunder”, and later related that as the mother of five sons, she had to be. … Continue reading
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Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
I’ve been seeing this sign for years. Imagine my surprise to realize the store was still open…
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
As you can see in this photo, Adams & Sons is the real thing. No pretension. I photograph so many abandoned country stores, I’m moved by the experience of finding one that is open.
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
This is Thora Adams with one of her granddaughters. She was such a nice lady and her interest in my project was only overshadowed by my sense of amazement at being in a genuine country store, the sort of place … Continue reading
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
I was really impressed at how well-stocked and practical the store was. Thora even sells cane poles!
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
More of the store’s colorful stock.
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Adams & Sons Country Store, Wilsonville
Thora and her granddaughter with a couple of regular customers.
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
Vanishing Coffee County
http://www.blurb.com/books/2537328 Check out the latest book based on Vanishing South Georgia! If you’re familiar with Douglas, Pridgen, West Green, Broxton, Mora, Ambrose, Bridgetown, or the surrounding areas, you should enjoy this compact photo essay.
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