Other than the fact that a post office known as Findlay operated here from 1889-1905, I’ve not been able to track down more information about this lost community. Today, the only visible reminder of its past is this abandoned commercial structure, built by A. C. Bullinton in 1914. For much of its history, the building was home to Mrs. W. E. Porter’s General Merchandise store. A large agribusiness operation, Finley Gin Company, dominates the area today. Of course, there are variations in the spelling of the settlement’s name.
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When I was a young child in the 1960’s, my great Aunt, Essie Porter owned the store. Her husband was deceased. My friends and I would always stop in for candy and a soda when riding our bicycles. She had, what to a young child, looked like a massive candy counter contained under glass. It was a general store, as well, but I was only interested in the candy counter! The store closed after she passed away, maybe 1969 or 70?). At some point, the Jacksons purchased the property, not sure if it was Edmund or his father, but Edmund Jackson owns it now. I don’t know why they bought it; it doesn’t seem to have been used for anything since Aunt Essie’s death and the Jackson purchase. It’s almost completely disintegrated now.
Findlay is located in Dooly County – just south of Pinehurst, near Hwy 41.
I have a beautiful painting of this building when it was a general store from the late 1969s. How might I share it for others to view? Please help.
Please email to wbrianbrownATgmailDOTcom and I’ll share it on this post.
Hey! I’m Patricia Peavy Royal. When I was a young child in the 1960’s, my great Aunt, Essie Porter owned the store. Her husband was deceased. My friends and I would always stop in for candy and a soda when riding our bicycles. She had, what to a young child, looked like a massive candy counter contained under glass. It was a general store, as well, but I was only interested in the candy counter! The store closed after she passed away, maybe 1969 or 70?). At some point, the Jacksons purchased the property, not sure if it was Edmund or his father, but Edmund Jackson owns it now. I don’t know why they bought it; it doesn’t seem to have been used for anything since Aunt Essie’s death and the Jackson purchase. It’s almost completely disintegrated now.
Is there anyway you can send me a photo of the painting?
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It was owned by ‘Mrs w e porter’ a general store owned by my mothers family . She lived across the street. I remember visiting in the 60s as a child. My father was an award winning artist . I have a photo of a painting of the store.
Forgot to say… Findlay is in South Georgia.
Meg, would you please email me a photo of the painting, or better yet, if you’re not too far away; I’d love to come see it in person! patriciaProyalatgmail.com.
I would absolutely love a copy of your painting. This is my great grandmothers store! My mother is Wanda Jackson Owens, Edmund Jackson’s sister. It would mean the world to her to see your painting!
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Same Question.
Where was Findlay located?