Quitman Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Folk Victorian House, Quitman
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Eclectic Neoclassical House, Quitman
The overall effect of this house is Neoclassical, yet it’s slightly asymmetrical [note the roof line]. This may be the result of a remodel. It’s still a great house and I really like the recessed porches.
Quitman Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Tenant Farmhouse, Barney
This tenant house, located beside the Burton Brooks Orchard, was likely once part of the I. C. Williams farm.
Burton Brooks Peach Shed, 1950s, Barney
I. C. Williams, the first commercial peach grower in Brooks County, built this packing shed in the 1950s. Though it’s now owned by Mike and Lynn Abbott and known as Burton Brooks Orchards, the business is stronger than ever. Like Luck & Moody across the road, Burton Brooks sells at least 100 gallons of ice cream a day during the summer.
Luck & Moody Peach Shed, 1960s, Barney
At the encouragement of Brooks County’s first peach grower, I. C. Williams, James E. Moody began growing peaches in the late 1950s. He began packing the fruit in an old cotton gin by the railroad tracks, as a way to streamline his operation and ship his peaches in a timely manner. As his business grew, he built this more modern shed, originally known as the James Moody Peach Shed. It was later known as Joyce & Moody, before becoming Luck & Moody. Mr. Moody’s daughter and granddaughter continue the business today.
In summer, their famous peach ice cream brings in customers from far and wide; they sell 100 gallons or more on a good day.
Luck & Moody Peaches Mural, Barney
This colorful mural by artist Ethan Abbott graces the side of the old Harris Brothers garage and leaves no doubt that you’re in the heart of South Georgia’s peach country. It’s one of the most colorful murals out there and I guarantee it will make you want to stop and buy some peaches or get some peach ice cream.
Harris Brothers Garage, Barney
Harris Brothers Garage is one of the few remaining commercial structures in Barney. Their sign notes that they did electric and acetylene welding.
Top Ten Posts of 2021
It’s been quite a year, and I hope it’s been good for everyone. I’m so grateful for all the love, and wish you all the best for 2022. Due to popular demand, I’m sharing our ten most viewed posts during the year, and there were some surprises.
#1- Shark Tooth Beach, Jekyll Island
#2- Crystal Lake, Irwin County
#4- Harville House, 1894, Bulloch County
#5- Home of Georgia’s Last Confederate Veteran, Fitzgerald
#6- Abandoned Amphiteater, 1973, Jekyll Island
#7- Wasden House, Brooks County
#8- White Sulphur Springs, Meriwether County
#9- Williams Seafood Sign, Savannah
#10- Top Hat Cafe, 1945, Columbus
Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Brooks County
Situated on a large plantation among thousands of acres of managed Longleaf Pine near Pavo, Bethel Primitive Baptist Church is among the oldest congregations in this section of Georgia, constituted on 2 September 1826. Elders Benjamin Manning, Matthew Albritton, Henry Melton, and Deacon William A. Knight were the original Presbytery. Charter members were Melus and Sarah Thigpen, Archibald and Luander Strickland, and Henry C. and Sarah Tucker. Thigpen served as the supply pastor until 1828, when the Reverend Matthew Albritton was called to the charge of Bethel.
I am unsure as to the date of construction, but the church is of a vernacular style widespread in Georgia in the late 19th century. The church was unpainted at least as late as 1968. The grounds are beautifully maintained and an historic cemetery is adjacent to the church, serving as the final resting place of many area pioneers.
Saddlebag House, Quitman
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 