Category Archives: Sale City GA

Commercial Block, Sale City

This abandoned commercial block is located at the main crossroads of what was once “downtown” Sale City. Though it’s been derelict for many years, it’s still standing as far as I can tell. The storefront on the left side of the block was a pharmacy, and it’s hard to imagine Sale City ever being large enough to support such a business. But as with many historic towns, not everyone had their own transportation in the early 20th century, especially in rural areas, and all the business that is done at box stores today was done locally back then. I’m unsure as to what was located in the other two storefronts.

Folk Victorian Cottage, Sale City

Historic Storefronts, Sale City

 

Flint River & Northeastern Railroad Depot, Circa 1906, Sale City

2010

The Flint River and Northeastern Railroad was organized in 1903 and the tracks laid in 1904. A short line, it only ran for 23 miles, between Pelham and Ticknor, Georgia. It was a timber railroad, operated by the Higgston Lumber Company and the Thomas N. Baker Lumber Company. The railroad was sold in 1906 and after operating as a subsidiary line, was abandoned in 1946. Thanks to Warren Kirbo for the identification.

2017

Sale City Library

This building originally served as the Sale City Methodist Church.

Palmer’s Stable, Sale City

This was formerly known as Beasley’s Stable and owned by Brady Beasley, a mayor of Sale City and Mitchell County Commissioner.