Strouds, Georgia

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Unidentified building at Strouds Crossroads. The architecture makes me believe it was a store. The old Abercrombie Store, which operated well into the 20th century, was nearby and I believe no longer extant. It’s also possible that this was a residence, but if so, a most unusual one.

Strouds is named for the family of Levi Stroud, Sr. (1787-1888), a pioneer settler of the area. Strouds was born in Burke County, grew up mostly in Hancock County, and after marrying his cousin Frances “Fannie” Haygood (1792-1883) in Clarke County in 1807, moved to Monroe County.

It’s unclear when the name Strouds was officially conferred upon the community. The Strouds post office was open from 1886-1905. Very little remains today.

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