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 so just walking around town. It’s one of the nicest small towns in Georgia.
Parrott Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
It’s interesting to read the posted comments. Parrott is a sought after small ag. town. Young families are making their way to Parrot because of the sense of community and the simple life atmosphere. After military retirement, we and our three young daughters settled in Parrott. We purchased the house and land that Bertha Lee, Sarah Lee, and George Lee lived. Beautiful, sturdy heart of pine home built in 1904. The history of both the town and home is rich and very much alive. The new Historical Committee is hard at work to restore Parrott. As one member says, Parrott isn’t dead.
My paternal grandmother’s (Annie Lou Cole Banks) people, the Coles, were from Parrott. I’ve been there many times and still visit when I come to the area. I love the place!
I’m thinking you must be talking about Bill and Josie Cole, longtime and likely lifelong residents of Parrott. Before the died I was given several things I’m happy to have:
1.) A small syrup pitcher and accompanying saucer given to them as a wedding present by my great grandparents,
2.) Two large oil paintings that my dad did of their beloved dogs, who h hung over their mantels for many years,
3.) Mr. Bill’s “C melody” saxophone., which he no doubt played in a dance band with several other talented Parrott natives.
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During my high school years I spent some holiday weeks and a few weeks of summer vacations in Parrott, visiting my aunt, Birdie McKinnon Crowell on Main Street. My family still owns some land there.
Wink McKinnon
Hi, Wink! I remember your aunt and meeting you on your visits to Parrott. Thanks for sharing this as I’ve wondered over the years what happened to you. Hope you know that your aunt’s house is in great shape and the couple living there invests a lot of time and love into it. George Lee
On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 5:28 AM Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown
Also, there is a picture of my dad, George Thornton Lee, Jr., on page 111, I think it is, in “Vanishing Georgia” dressed in “back face” fir a play.
Anyone know the history of the old school on the southwest side of Parrott? If you look at a Department of the Interior map of the town, it’s shown a large C-shaped building, south of Lee Street and now surrounded by woods. Google Earth doesn’t show any obvious access route to what’s left of it, but the roof is visible. Search engines haven’t helped me ascertain when it was built or when it was closed; it’d be great to find a photo too. Here’s a link to the map on TopoQuest; hopefully it works! https://topoquest.com/map.php?lat=31.89735&lon=-84.51418&datum=nad27&zoom=4&map=auto&coord=d&mode=zoomin&size=m
Hi, Jim!
I’ve heard of your dad. My dad was George T. (Buddy) Lee, Jr. My own gr, gr grandfather Andrew Jackson Lee’s name is on a door’s threshold that enters what was Lee store – at the end of Main St. toward the highway, 520 – along with the date
of 1906. They had the store for many years.
George Lee
My father Malcolm Mckinnon grew up in Parrott where my grandfather, Stanley Angus McKinnon owned the general store.
Home of Wayland Flowers, world renowned puppeteer with his most famous, Madame.
Didn’t he have roots in Dawson, too?
Parrot is the birthplace of famous actress Joanna Moore, mother of Tatum ONeal, also known for her role on Andy Griffith.
It is my understanding that Joanna Moore visited my Great Aunt Bertha Lee, who taught piano (maybe to Joanna?) just before she left the area for Hollywood.
Miss Bertha taught my mom piano which led to a career in music I have a picture of her that I inherited when mom passed. Miss Bertha had quite the impact on her music students!
Any chance to get a copy of that picture of “Berchie,” my Great Aunt?
If so, thanks!
My Parrott address is P.O.Box 205, Parrott, GA 39877.
George Lee
I love to drive through Parrott on my way to Boston to visit my son and family. After my first visit, I learned that the movie”The Long Riders” was filmed there. I’m due to visit in a few weeks and will be sure to go through Parrott.
Terrell County Ga. County seat is Dawson. Located in SW GA ON HWY 520 .
Where is Parrot? It would be helpful to provide the county location or county seat. Thank you, enjoy your posts.
Located just north of Dawson Ga on your way to Columbus on Hwy 520
Parrott is in Terrell County in Southwest Georgia. Parrott is about 30 miles north of Albany and maybe about 80 south of Columbus Highway 520. My hometown and a lot of fond memories.
Parrot is in northern Terrell County up the road from Dawson on Georgia 520.