
Lavonia Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Lavonia Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Lavonia has some wonderful historic commercial structures and this might be the nicest of the bunch.
Lavonia Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Two old banks survive in Canon, indications of a thriving existence, and reliance on cotton, in the early 20th century. Both likely failed during the Great Depression.

Canon Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

The cornerstone indicates that the bank was “Built for W. J. Adams and Brothers by Henry T. Hogan, Architect and Builder”. It is presently home to the North Wilkes Library & Museum.

I had a nice talk with the owner of this old bank, which was built by E. J. Fuler. He showed me around the interior, which is in a bit of a mess at the moment as he is presently restoring it. It still retains the fancy tilework and marble counters. He has added a section at the rear which will house an indoor shooting range. The building will not only retain its historic integrity but intrusive renovations made in the later days of its use as a bank will be removed.

Located on the corner of East Market Street and North 2nd Avenue across from the Wright Hotel, the old Cohutta Bank Building is one of the nicest intact commercial structures in downtown Chatsworth. It was most recently home to the Murray County Arts Guild. It is presently available for sale or lease.
Chatsworth Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

By its appearance, I would guess that this building is a restoration or reconstruction, but if so it’s a fairly accurate portrayal of the corner-style banks and stores common in the early 20th century. The bank was established in 1906.

Fort Gaines Historic District, National Register of Historic Places

Now used as City Hall, the Bank of Edison was built at the corner of Hartford and Turner Streets by contractor W. T. Jay of Shellman.
