The Lone Oak Motel is an abandoned motel outside of Toccoa, Georgia. Built in 1941, it seems to have been in use until 2021. Tax records indicate it was sold in 2024, so its future is unknown. It could be restored, demolished, or continue to languish.
When I researched the motel’s history, I found out it was the final home of the singer Delecta “Dee” Clark (1938-1990), who sang the 1961 hit “Raindrops.” The song reached number 2 on the Hot 100 chart. You can hear the song here.
One of the things I love researching is unexpected or hidden stories. When I found the article about Dee’s death, I did some research about him and found that he had an interracial cover in 1961. If any music history people know more about this cover, please share.
My best friend grandparents owned lone oak motel Evelyn Roberts wonderful people I had the pleasure of meeting dee Clark went to his comeback concert 89 precious talented man. Rest in the arms of Jesus mrs Roberts family and dee Clark. Precious memories precious family