Category Archives: Warwick GA

Warwick Consolidated School, 1923, Worth County

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A large red brick house with multiple windows and a front porch, surrounded by greenery.
Warwick Consolidated School, 1970s ©John Myers

John Myers recently shared this historic photograph of the old Warwick Consolidated School, also known simply as the Warwick School. It is a modern edit of a photograph he took when he was a boy in the 1970s, and it is great to see it. The school was a consolidation of several smaller area schools and was open from 1923 until its closure in the 1970s. It was demolished some time after that. C. V. Arnold was the architect and W. H. Little was the contractor responsible for its construction. The school’s historic gymnasium, is still standing, as is the lunchroom, which is now home to the local Lion’s Club.

Warwick Gymnasium, Worth County

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This gymnasium [photographed in 2010] was part of the Warwick Consolidated School, which was built in 1923.

Lake Blackshear Dam, 1930, Warwick

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Also known as the Warwick Dam, the larger complex known as Plant Crisp was devised in 1925 as a way for Crisp County to generate its own electrical power. It’s unique in that it was the first county-owned, -constructed and -operated power dam in the United States. The reservoir it created became known as Lake Blackshear in honor of David Blackshear, the commander of nearby Fort Early. I’m amazed by the fact that Crisp County had the foresight to be power independent long before most communities had any such ideas. It has also served the area well as a recreation hub for the better part of a century.

 

Hay Bale Art, Warwick

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Hay bale art can be seen all over South Georgia, especially in the guise of jack-o-lanterns around Halloween. This one is located at Stripling’s Sausage & Meat on Lake Blackshear in Warwick.

 

Historic Storefronts, Warwick

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Hugh Gleaton writes: The tin clad building to the right of the post office had a doctor’s office in it in the late 40’s or early 1950’s. I believe his name was Dr. Flournoy. Regarding the post office, Louise McCord Jones recalls:  My great aunt Mrs. Rossie Britt was post mistress of Warwick for many years. In the mid- and late-1950s, I loved visiting with her and her brother, my Uncle Charlie Dupree, because they both had such jovial personalities, As a young mid-century female, I thought it very impressive that my aunt had risen to the status of Post Mistress!

Aultman Farms Warehouse, Warwick

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Dan Aultman writes: This building was originally the farming headquarters for the Aultman family. Later S. O. Spooner leased the turpentine rights for the Aultman forest and rented the building for his offices and warehouse.

Poole House, Circa 1905, Warwick

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Kyle Basko notes that this was built by David and Annie Poole around 1905. Ceceille Durant Poole adds: This was my father-in-law, Jim Poole’s, childhood home. He was the 10th of 12 children (two died as infants). His father, David owned the only grocery store in town and his youngest brother, Harry Poole, was the Mayor of Warwick for many years in the 1960s and 1970s. When we used to visit the house it was painted white. Many great family times and stories live in this stately home.

Folk Victorian Cottage, Warwick

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This is a nice eclectic form, with hints of Queen Anne in the gable and the overall layout of a New South Cottage.

Albany & Northern Railway Depot, Warwick

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Removed from its original location in an effort to preserve it, this served Warwick for much of the early 20th century. It was built between 1895-1910, as these were the operating years for the Albany & Northern Railway. Thanks to Rusty Hardin for the information. Rusty’s grandfather, Monroe Stripling [of Stripling’s Sausage & Meats fame], was the man who saved this structure.