Category Archives: Toomsboro GA

Murray Hall House, Circa 1848, Toomsboro

This house was built by Murray Hall, who owned the iconic general store in Toomsboro. Thanks to Dwayne Ussery for the  historical background.

Syrup Pitcher, Toomsboro

This was a restaurant at one time.

Central of Georgia Railroad Depot, 1869, Toomsboro

Please see Mike McCall’s photograph of an identical depot located in nearby Tennille and built the same year.

 

Central Hallway Cottage, Circa 1895, Toomsboro

The decorative fanlight in the gable elevates this otherwise common vernacular form to an important example.

Willett Hotel, 1890s, Toomsboro

This circa 1890s hotel was once the center of activity in Toomsboro and after years of decline, its 16 rooms and 14 baths have been fully restored. It is presently unoccupied and listed for sale.