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Strouds, Georgia

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Unidentified building at Strouds Crossroads. The architecture makes me believe it was a store. The old Abercrombie Store, which operated well into the 20th century, was nearby and I believe no longer extant. It’s also possible that this was a residence, but if so, a most unusual one.

Strouds is named for the family of Levi Stroud, Sr. (1787-1888), a pioneer settler of the area. Strouds was born in Burke County, grew up mostly in Hancock County, and after marrying his cousin Frances “Fannie” Haygood (1792-1883) in Clarke County in 1807, moved to Monroe County.

It’s unclear when the name Strouds was officially conferred upon the community. The Strouds post office was open from 1886-1905. Very little remains today.

Folk Victorian Cottage, Circa 1895, Strouds

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This house was altered in the 1940s by the addition of the brick piers and square columns. It’s probable that the projecting diagonal foyer at the right was added at that time, as well.