Category Archives: Broxton GA

Package Store, Broxton

I don’t know about other states, but Georgia for many years identified all of its liquor stores as package stores in a dubious attempt at propriety, an extension of its so-called “Blue Laws” which made sure no intoxicants were sold on Sundays. Georgia politicians, privately suspected to be passionate consumers of spirits, have historically been more than willing to pander to their constituents with such asinine regulations. They were fooling no one, of course. Hence the importance of the drive through, which allowed those downlow politicians and church folk to be as discreet as possible.

The only reason I photographed this place was this sign, which definitely caught my attention. It reads: “Clean & sober means I’ve had a bath and on my way to the liquor store”.

Historic Farmstead, Broxton

Office or Commissary? I can’t decide. With my track record for guessing, it’s likely neither.

I made these photographs in 2018, under the blazing sun and unforgiving midday light of August, somewhere on the outskirts of Broxton. I didn’t like the way they turned out so they were forgotten. This happens all the time. I planned to return to the location but never made it back and imagine the structures are all gone now. I’m glad I got them. They were elements of a larger historic farm.

Hay/Stock Barn

The Queen Anne Folk Victorian farmhouse was my favorite structure on the property. Nature was decidedly reclaiming the place.

Farmhouse

Fertilizer Barn, Broxton

This barn is located at the turn-off from the Fitzgerald Highway into Broxton. It’s a commercial barn of some kind but I admit I have no idea what purpose it served. I’ve seen what appeared to be cotton waste on the ground here, so perhaps it was used for composting. I hope to find out more about it. I made this photo around 2012 but it was still standing in 2022.

Queen Anne Farmhouse, Broxton

Historic Storefront, Broxton

I’ve been told this was once a bank but can’t confirm it at this time. I will update if I learn more.

Lott’s True Value Hardware, Broxton

This was most recently home to Lott’s True Value Hardware. I imagine it was a hardware or department store prior to that.

Ocmulgee Street, Broxton

Ocmulgee Street was once Broxton’s main commercial area. The Western Auto store was located in the second building from left (above).

Hope’s Car Wash, Broxton

This is an old garage/filling station.

Tree of Knowledge, Broxton

This is a popular gathering place in Broxton. A young lady from the neighborhood stopped by while I was photographing and noted that “Mr. Possum”, who lives adjacent to the property, keeps things clean around the tree.

Smith’s Grocery, Broxton

I made this photograph in 2008 and Smith’s Grocery hasn’t changed much since then. It’s a local landmark and a great independent business.