Tag Archives: {South Georgia Country Stores}
Conine’s Store, Stockton
Thanks to Cathee Boswell for the identification!
Filed under --LANIER COUNTY GA--, Stockton GA
S. S. Surrency’s Store, McTier
For other views of the store, without the tractor: http://vanishingsouthgeorgia.com/tag/mctier-ga/
Filed under --APPLING COUNTY GA--, McTier GA
Pine Ridge Store, Irwin County
Owned by Clark Paulk in the 1930s and 1940s, Pine Ridge is nearly forgotten today. It’s located between Ocilla and Lax. For another view: http://vanishingsouthgeorgia.com/2008/11/20/pine-ridge-store-irwin-county-2/
Filed under --IRWIN COUNTY GA--
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
Filed under --COFFEE COUNTY GA--, Wilsonville GA
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
