This is a common mid-20th century house type but the stone siding makes it one of my favorites in Cordele.
O’Neal School Neighborhood Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Stone-Sided Cottage, Cordele
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Mr. Fish Fry King, Cordele
This a soul food-seafood restaurant. The murals are nice.
R. A. Bedgood House, 1894, Arabi
Having last photographed this local landmark in 2009 [see the history of the house and a vintage photograph here], I was determined to get some photos before it is lost forever. I understand that the most recent owners began restoration efforts in the 1990s and were unable to complete the project. I believe the house could, and should, be saved, even in its present state. [I have included the date of 1894 after consulting two sources; it may have been built slightly earlier and I’ll update if I learn more].
A gazebo, which is likely of later construction, remains on the property.
The most interesting dependency, however, is this unique structure just to the left of the house. It is believed to have been Mr. Bedgood’s home office.
Hall-and-Parlor Farmhouse, Crisp County
This hall-and-parlor farmhouse features a so-called “preacher’s room” off the left front porch. It has been a landmark to me in my travels between Cordele and Americus for many years.
General Store, Crisp County
This is one of the finest surviving general stores in the area, notable for its shake front gable and vent. It has been repurposed, but very well preserved.
Fenn House, Crisp County
While driving back to Fitzgerald the other day, I forgot something and had to turn around. The point at which I turned off the highway brought this into view. I was amazed.
Jason Salter gives a tentative identification, which by his mention of the cemetery, I believe may be correct: If this is the one I’m thinking of…Its the original Fenn house. Eulavine Powell said it was her grandparents home. They are buried across the road in the field. Her father was Fred Fenn.
General Store, Crisp County
Located in northwestern Crisp County near Lake Blackshear (Flint River, originally), this was a general store. Mark Salter confirms: That was an old store at one time. My granddaddy went there many many years ago.
Shotgun House, Crisp County
The porch is a later addition, but the house seems to be in otherwise original condition.
Watt & Holmes Hardware Building, 1908, Cordele
This marble-front commercial block is one of the nicest historic retail buildings remaining in downtown Cordele. Its condition is probably not good, but hopefully, it can be saved. Watt and Holmes was one of the most successful businesses in early-20th-century Cordele. It was last home to an Allied Department Store.
Cordele Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Worley House, Circa 1914, Arabi
Anne Carol Burke writes that this was the home of her great aunt, Edna Worley.