At one time, tradesmen advertised their wares by shape, as literacy was not as widespread as it is today. Very few of these “shingles” survive; this one in Blakely is one of the few remaining in Georgia.
Blakely Court Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The Methodists first organized in Blakely in 1853 by the circuit riding reverend Ira Cook. The first church building was located on Court Square and was shared with the Presbyterians. The congregation grew rapidly over the next half century and the present church was constructed in 1901. The church history is quite interesting.
Doug Johnson notes: This was my father and mother, Huey and Lillian Johnson’s business from about 1952 until it closed in 2005.
This mural was dedicated to George Y. Birdsong, 16 April 2003.
Blakely Court Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places