This little crossroad has quite an interesting history. Herod Town was one of the last remaining Indian villages in this section before European settlement. Local legend maintains that when General Andrew Jackson and his troops came through here en route to the Seminole Wars in Florida in 1818, they met with the village chief, “Old Herod” and were on friendly terms with him.
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I always look forward to seeing this beautiful old church when I’m in the area.
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Precinct houses are often called “courthouses” in this part of Georgia.
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The further you go into Southwest Georgia, the redder the clay gets. This is a beautiful country drive right outside Parrott.
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There are two or three of these houses on Pinkston Road, near Parrott.
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First settled as a Creek village called Chenube in the first half of the 19th century, the post office name was changed to Parrott in 1889, when the present town was incorporated. It’s named for John Lawson Parrott (1838-1920), a prominent landowner in the area who donated the land which became the business district, including the school and churches. From its founding until World War II, Parrott was quite prosperous and once boasted the most millionaires per capita in the state. If you’re in the area, spend an hour or two walking around Parrott. It’s one of the nicest small towns anywhere in Georgia.
Parrott Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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It’s unusual to find structures like this in towns the size of Parrott. They’re more often associated with cities where space is at a premium. This one was likely built to take advantage of the railroad depot, which is located across the street.
Parrott Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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