Thanks to Walter Hughes for identifying the location. His grandfather Willis H. James owned the store and he was born and grew up in the house right behind it. While I was in Argyle, a lady passing by told me that she grew up in the town and when she was a young girl, this store sold kerosene, live chickens, and everything in between.
Moved from the nearby railroad line to its present location on US 84, Du Pont’s historic depot is a different kind of landmark today.
Anyone who’s ever passed by has most certainly noticed the combination antique store/junkyard, filled with rusting porch gliders, bed frames, claw-foot bathtubs, and everything in between. Even the kitchen sink can be found here. Somewhere. It’s a hoarder’s dream come true, and though many call it junk, it’s a work of art in its own right.
Everyone of a certain age surely remembers chairs like these.
And just in case you need an old Coke machine, they’ve probably got a few lying around.
As of 2021, all of the salvage and antiques are no longer present at the depot.
Built to replace a wooden structure of 1872, this stately jail was designed by prominent architect T. F. Lockwood. The Manly Jail Works of Dalton built the “jail” part. It served until 1927 when yet another jail was built. The Homerville Woman’s Club saved it from demolition and it has served many purposes over the years. I believe it’s still associated with the Woman’s Club.
National Register of Historic Places