Category Archives: –DODGE COUNTY GA–
Historic Storefronts, Chester
Several historic commercial structures survive in downtown Chester.
They once served as banks, grocery stores, and other general retail purposes.
Filed under --DODGE COUNTY GA--, Chester GA
Chester High School, 1929, Dodge County
Donny Screws writes: This is the original Chester High School, built in 1927. Rebuilt in 1929 after a tornado outbreak damaged the foundation. Many people graduated from Chester High, and when Dodge County built a consolidated High School, it became Chester Elementary School in the late 50s. I went to school there and taught there my first year, as did my wife. I have posted extensively on Chester Elementary and there is also a Chester Elementary School Page on Facebook. There are a thousand great stories to tell from that great School. Looking at that picture, every room has a fascinating history. I have tons of photos also. Good photo here. Holler if anyone wants more information.
Filed under --DODGE COUNTY GA--
Abandoned Store, Dodge County
The architecture leads me to believe this was a general/grocery store with an attached residence. I hope to identify it.
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Plainfield, Georgia
This endangered commercial block reflects the reality of hundreds of once-thriving communities in Georgia. Plainfield, located northeast of Eastman, is hard to find unless you’re looking for it, but in the early 20th century it was the center of a booming turpentine business.
Filed under --DODGE COUNTY GA--, Plainfield GA
Lee Drug & Supply Company, Plainfield
During the heyday of Plainfield, the community was large enough to support a pharmacy and other businesses. The old Coca-Cola mural identifies this typical business block as home to the Lee Drug Company and the Lee Supply Company.
The supply company was located in the rear of the building and was in operation long after the pharmacy.
The commercial properties in town are now owned by Mr. H. Kingsley, a self-made entrepreneur who came to the U.S. from Sierra Leone 36 years ago. He hopes to be able to save the structures. I had a nice conversation with him while I was photographing the community.
Filed under --DODGE COUNTY GA--, Plainfield GA
