Williamson’s Mill Precinct House, Ben Hill County

The old privy beside the precinct house gives one an idea of what a primitive operation this was in the past.

I believe the Williamson’s (Williamson) Mill precinct house was the last such structure built by Ben Hill County. The area is also known as the Salem Community, but the precinct was always known as Williamson’s Mill. If I recall correctly, all of these rural precincts have now been abandoned. Earlier examples were of wood frame construction.

Williamson’s Mill precinct house

The area takes it name from the Williamson family, who operated a shingle mill and founded Salem Baptist Church.

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