Most small towns once had a public well and pump for the use of citizens. A few of these still survive throughout Georgia and are usually sheltered by a gazebo or pavilion. Such a structure would likely have not been present when these wells were first built.
Filed under --WORTH COUNTY GA--, Oakfield GA
The building on the left was a combination post office/store and in the distance is the town well, sheltered by a gazebo.
Filed under --WORTH COUNTY GA--, Oakfield GA
In 2010, Vonnice Brown wrote: “I have always loved this building and about a year ago, I purchased it from the Harris family. The bank was built in the early 1900’s and was open only 3 years as a bank.” In trying to determine a date of construction, I compared Vonnice’s information with the transcript of an old lawsuit brought by the bank in 1916 against a Mr. Odum. If the bank only operated three years, that would put the date of construction around 1915. Amazing that it only served as a bank for three years. It’s a beautiful old building.
Filed under --WORTH COUNTY GA--, Oakfield GA
It’s likely that this was a general store/warehouse combination.
Filed under --WORTH COUNTY GA--, Oakfield GA
The fading sign reads: “Gill’s Service Station & Grocery”.
Filed under --WORTH COUNTY GA--, Oakfield GA
