Tag Archives: Laurens County

Lowery Cemetery-Laurens County, Georgia

This cemetery was at the end of a very long dirt road. I had put it on my list to visit after seeing an image of Matthew Cadwell’s marker. His epitaph reads, “Killed by lightning upon his horse.” I do not see it often, but I like documenting markers whenI do find ones that share how a person. It made be seen as macabre, but it has a bluntness that I appreciate.

Additionally, the cemetery had several folk headstones that seemed to be made of sandstone. Time is making them fade quicker than most markers.

Mathew Cadwell, 1858-1888
Silas Browning, 1819-188?
Teresa A. J?, 1878-1885

Commissary-Laurens County, Georgia

Located on a very long dirt road in south Laurens County is this commissary. It was likely tied to the turpentine industry.

Unidentified School-Laurens County, Georgia

I became aware of this building on a historic resources survey. It’s identified as a church, but the chalkboard makes me think it was a school. Many churches served as schools, too, and based on how rural this building is, and I think it is safe to assume it’s both.

Fraternal Lodge-Dublin, Georgia

This lodge serves as the home for three fraternal organizations, Landmark Lodge No. 64 (Prince Hall Masons), Tri-Co. Chapter No. 8 (Royal Arch Masons), and Fidelity Chapter No. 45 (Order of the Eastern Star).

Jackson Chapel CME Church-Dublin, Georgia

I haven’t found much information on the church, but I love the archways and the towers. My favorite unexpected detail is the CME spelled out in the bricks at the top.

Apartment Building-Dublin, Georgia

When I photographed this building in Dublin, I assumed it was a fraternal lodge, but I could not confirm its identity. After looking at tax records and newspaper searches, the building was built in 1930. In the sixties, there are references to different families living there. I do not know if it was always an apartment building, but it did serve as one for a time.