Gorley House in Putnam County

 Circa 1857. At least that is the only info I have found on this antebellum house.
Andy Sarge

Ramoth Baptist Church of Christ

 It was founded in Putnam County in 1836. A very strict church with a strict governing constitution gave any number of reason's. The church was unused and damaged in the Civil War. It was reconstructed in 1870 and active again until the 1940s. it was recently restored and is active again. The plaque said restoration was in honor of the original members.
Andy Sarge

Rock Eagle Mound in Putnam County

Historical Marker Inscription: Stone mound believed to have been constructed by prehistoric Indians before Columbus discovered America. The mound is composed of white quartz rocks, forming the shape of a bird in flight with its head turned toward the east and wings outspread. It measures 102 feet from head to tail and 120 feet from wingtip to wingtip, while the body rises to about 10 feet above the surrounding surface. The mound is thought to have been built for burial purposes.
Paul Bridges

Forgotten Warehouse in Eatonton

Janette McCollum

Old Cabin in Eatonton

This was reconstructed from three cabins and is in Eatonton.
Paul Bridges

Rooty Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Putnam County

The congregation was established around 1810 by a group of Georgia "Refugees". The founding member was a James McGinty who had emigrated here from NC as a result of the first land grant after the Creek Treaty. There is very little infor published on the church but in 1863 the Ocmulgee Baptist Association held their meeting here. This is not the first church on the site but it is very possible that this structure was extent at that time. The earliest date I have found for it's construction was 1871. It could also be later in the 18th century as records are sketchy.
Andy Sarge

Blacksmith's Shop in Eatonton

Paul Bridges

Outhouse

Two hole outhouse that is still in use in Putnam County.
Paul Bridges

Union Chapel School in Putnam County

Classes held 1913-1946
Paul Bridges

Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Putnam County

Paul Bridges

Friendship Baptist Church in Putnam County

I know nothing about this old church in Putnam County except it was called Friendship Baptist Church and there are some very old graves in it. It is now on private property. The building does not appear to go back as far as the graves.
Andy Sarge

Rock Eagle

Rock Eagle Effigy Mound in Putnam County is an archaeological site. The earthwork was built up of thousands of pieces of quartzite laid in the mounded shape of a large bird (102 ft long from head to tail, and 120 ft wide from wing tip to wing tip).
Clyde Allen Van 

The Barnes-Adams-Taliaferro-Strange House in Eatonton

Circa 1855 Greek Revival
Andy Sarge

The Tunison-Paschal-Lawson-Sammons House in Eatonton

Built in 1854 as a Greek Revival by NY native Tunis Tunison on land he bought from an estate. In 1858 new owner William Paschal added the tower and an addition making it more like an Italian Villa. Judge Thomas Lawson purchased it in 1869 and later the Sammons family.
Andy Sarge

The Observation Tower at Rock Eagle in Putnam County

Connie Stephens

Great Old Sign!

I've driven past this sign hundreds of times, and finally pulled over and took a picture. Speaking to friends who grew up in the area, they spoke fondly of this store, and those who owned it. Hwy 212 and Twin Bridges in Putnam County.
Joseph Tkačik

The Adams-Hearn-Mangum House in Eatonton

It was built in 1856 for Jefferson Adams. After the Civil War the Hearn Family owned the house for 75 years.
Andy Sarge

Classic Service Station in Eatonton

No more gas pumped at this classic service station in Eatonton.
Andy Sarge

The Bledsoe-Green House in Eatonton

This is one of the oldest homes in the county if not the oldest having been built in 1817. What is even better is that the siding, floor and mantels in the house are original. There have been additions and cosmetic changes like the portico added over the years but the basic original structure is still pretty original. The house was moved here after being purchased by the Putnam County Historical Society in 1975 and is currently occupied by the Jenkins Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans.
Andy Sarge

Produce Stand Near Eatonton

Jim Lord