Category Archives: Cochran GA

Thompson-Dykes House, 1907, Cochran

This is one of the largest homes of its type I’ve found in South Georgia. Known as Colonial Plantation, it was built to replace an earlier home, built by Peter Lewis Peacock, that was destroyed by fire in 1905. His daughter, Kemper Peacock Thompson and grandson, Andrew Lewis Thompson were the next residents. It was later purchased by James Dykes.

Bleckley County Courthouse, 1914, Cochran

Celebrating its centennial this year, the Bleckley County Courthouse was designed by the firm of Sayre & Baldwin. Historic markers on the front lawn memorialize well-known local citizens, including this one, dedicated to Sergeant John F. Conner, Sr., a policeman killed in the line of duty.

National Register of Historic Places