USA > Georgia > Georgia state gazetteer and business directory 1881-82 > Part 48
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25 | Part 26 | Part 27 | Part 28 | Part 29 | Part 30 | Part 31 | Part 32 | Part 33 | Part 34 | Part 35 | Part 36 | Part 37 | Part 38 | Part 39 | Part 40 | Part 41 | Part 42 | Part 43 | Part 44 | Part 45 | Part 46 | Part 47 | Part 48 | Part 49 | Part 50 | Part 51 | Part 52 | Part 53 | Part 54 | Part 55 | Part 56 | Part 57 | Part 58 | Part 59
Mabbett Joseph, genl store
Meadows Stephens S., tax collector Mounger Lucia H. Mrs., milliner Norris Green J., grocer
Oelsnar Julius, gent store Perbam A. Paris, co. ordinary
Perham & White (A. Paris Perham, John W. White), pubrs Free Press Phillips James W., co. tax receiver Ponder Edward D., co. coroner
Quitman Academy, S. G. Brinkley, prin
To Give Satisfaction. WARRANTED
SEE FRONT FLY P C. L. Downes, Now York.
FINE
STEEL ENGRAVINGS, 13 AT NEW YORK PRICES. C. M. Goodman. 28 Whitehall street. Atlanta, Gibs
THE CHRISTIAN INDEX-Established 58 years ago. Jas. P. Harrison & Co., Proprietors, Atlanta, Ga.
QUI
416
RAY
OR FLUID PENCIL.
Quitman Free Press, Perham and White, pubrs Ricks Daniel L., dentist Robinson Green, grocer
Rountree Andrew J .. genl store Rountree D. W., attorney and real estate agt
Seaman Isaac S., harness mkr
Snow J. S. N., dentist
Sparks Andrew J., grocer Stewart W. W. Rev., Methodist
Sweat Ancil, saloon
Thomas Armistead W., genl store
Thrasher & Rountree Bart M. Thrasher, Washington Rountree), livery stable
Tillman John, hardware
Turner Henry G., attorney
Wattles William S., carriage painter Wilkerson M. C., physician
QUITO.
Talbot County.
Mail for this point goes via Talbot- ton or Shiloh.
RABUN CAP.
Rabun County.
Situated ou the Little Tennessee river, which supplies power to oper- ate four grist mills. Population about 50. It is 7 miles from Clayton, the county seat, 39 from Mount Airy - Piedmont A .- L. R. R .- its shipping office, and 119 from Atlanta. Has two churches-Methodist and Baptist-one high school, and daily mail. W. A. Curtis, P. M.
VIACVIE SZVALTY 1 ALWAYS WITH YOU.
Beavart L. M., magistrate Carter Thomas, grist mill
Curtis William A , principal Ra- bun Gap High School Darnell W. M., blacksmith Dickenson W. T., grist mill
Dillard John B. Sr., grist mill
Gibson Fannie Miss, grist mill Ritchie James M., notary Setton E., woof varder
Wall Bros. ( William and Andrew B.), genl store
RACCOON MILLS. Chattooga Cour ty.
Located on Raceoon creek, which supplies power to operate 1 gin, l saw, 1 grist and 2 flour mi Is. Three miles from Summerville, the seat of justice, and 108 from Atlanta. Co. ton is the chief export. Mail semi- weekly by carrier. C. D. Hill, P. 3I. Carr Green B., carpenter Cassady E. S., notarv
Cleghorn & Ilill (J. S. Cleghorn, C. D. Hill), gent store, gin, grist and saw mill
Wyatt J. W. & Son, genl store, gin and saw mill
RADFORD'S MILL.
Brooks County.
Seven miles northeast of Quitman. Mail to Pedrick.
RAMSEY. Columbia County.
Five miles east of Appling and same distance northeast of Kiokec; the latter its postoffice.
RANCHER. Hall County.
All mail for this point addressed to Sugar Hill.
RANDOLPH. Pierce County .- (See Shelatterville)
RAY'S MILLS. Berrien County.
Eleven miles from Nashville court house, 18 from Valdosta, its usual shipping office, and 374 from Atlanta. It has 1 church, 1 school wind 1 steam saw mill. Cotton, sugar und syrup forin the main shipments. Mail semi-weekly. H. H. Knight, P. M.
Clower J. T., physician
BUILDERS' SUPPLY HOUSE, ( B. H. Broomhead & Co. ¡Paint Brushes of all kinds.
CARTER & SOLOMON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in CARPETS Oil Cloths, &c., 50 Whitehall st., Atlanta
RAY
Cox S. D., grist mill Hughes J J., teacher Knight 11. 11., gentstore Knight W. J., millwright Ray T. M., senl store Roberts B. H., genl store
RAYSVILLE. Mc Duffie County.
Eleven miles north of Thomson. Mail to Hamilton's X Roads.
RED BLUFF. Montgomery County.
A small village of about 35 inhab- itants, on the Oconee river, which supplies power to operate a grist and saw mill. Located 10 miles from Mt. Vernon courthouse, and 25 from Me- Vilte, its shipping and express offices, ria which Atlanta is 209 miles. Cot- ton and lumber form the main ex- ports. Mail four times a week. Thomas F. Williams, P. M.
Chance A., physician Miller John, grist mill
Williams Thomas F., dentist
RED BRANCH. Bulloch County.
Former name of a postoffice, now known as Excelsior.
RED BUD. Gordon County.
-
Nine miles from Calhoun-W. & A. R. R .- the county seat and near- est railroad, express and telegraph offices, 32 from Rome and 87 from Atlanta, Has one sieam saw mill. Cotton and wheat are the chief ex- ports. Ship via Calhoun. Mail daily. W. B. Harris, P. M.
Borders R., physician
Field A. L., gin
Harbin W. R., physician Moore J., blacksmith
RED CLAY. Whitfield County-E. Tenn., Va. & Ga. R. R.
Also known as State Line. Popu- lation 75, and has one church, one school and one steam saw mill. Lo- cated 15 miles from Dalton, the coun-
417
RED
ty seat, and 115 from Atlanta. Mail daily by rail. R. D. Leonard, P. M. Brown J. B., blacksmith
DeArmond S. H., grist mill and geul store
Fry J. W., blacksmith
Groves J. F., physician
Haddock W. C., carpenter Johnson J. M. T., harness mkr
Jones J. W., genl store
Looney J. A., gent store
Mitchell J. A., stock dir
Mills Joseph G. W., tel opr, expand rr agt Mills & Keith (Joseph G. W. Mills, Nicholas Keith), grist mill
Moyers M. A.' tanner
Reed Samuel, wagon mkr
Roberts J. S., genl store
Rose John, carpenter
Shelverton N., saw mill Stockburger Joseph E., genl store Weatherly Williatu G., saw mill Wells W. B., physician
Wilson W., tax assessor
RED HILL, Franklin County.
A small postoffice. Has 2 churches -Methodist and Baptist -- one school and daily mail, on North Broad river which affords power to operate one gin, grist and saw mill. Six miles from Carnesville court house, 7 from Martin Station its nearest railroad office, and 105 from Atlanta. Cotton is the chief export. J. M. Quillian, P. M.
RED HILL. Liberty County.
Population 60. Ten miles from MeIntosh its postal and railway sup- ply point.
C. M. GOODMAN PICTURE FRAMES. 28 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. 27
Patentee and Mazir. See front Fly E. g ET C. L. DOWNES, NEW YORK, }
( will Give Entire Satisfaction. [ The Only Pen in the World that
... ...
ADVOCATE
Of Peoples' Mutual Relief Association, Atlanta, Ga. Merthl Circulation, 15,000. Goed advertising medium. Send for corp
RED
41S
REI
Allgood Hardy, saw mill
Daniel W. B. F., gentstore Duncan W. E., notary
Gay N. F. Rev., Baptist Grimstead P. E .. magistrate
Hobb, T. J. Rev
Kinchen J. T., Sr., Rev., Baptist
Rogers John T., gent store, gin and grist mdl
Woodard J., gin
REEVES STATION. Gordon County -- S., R. & D. R. R.
Located about midway between Rome and Dalton, a half mile from the Oostananla river and 5 from Cal houn, the county seat. Cotton, hay and grain forin the principal ship- ments. W. R. Dugger, P. M.
Dugger W. R., genl store
McDaniel W. L., physician Reeves O. Rev., Methodist Smith F. M., blacksmith
Swain A. W., teacher
REID'S.
Twiggs County .-- M. & B. R. R. Eight miles from Macon. Send mail to Bullard's.
REIDSVILLE. Tatnall County.
County seat. Population about 110. Located 36 miles from Johuston --. , F. & W. R. R .- its nearest ship- ping and telegraph office, and
296 from Atlanta. Has a Meth- odist church and common school. Mail 7 times weekly by carrier. Cot- ton and wool form the chief exports. W. N. MeDonald, P. M.
Alexander B. H., grist and saw mill Alexander & Bro., grist and saw mill Bagnett & Restin, wheelwright
Beasley Isiah, attorney
Brewton J. B., genl store
Easterling John, wheelwright Easterling J. J., genl store Easterling J. O., genl store
Harden G. R., grist and saw mill Hemock John H., co. coroner
Lee H. J. clk superior court
McDonald & Sheppard (W. M. MeDonald, C. W. Sheppard), genl store
BUILDERS' SUPPLY HOUSE, ! Doors, Sash, Blinds. B. H. Broomhead& Co.
RECEIVED HIGHEST MEDAL Liner. Inst., N. Y., 1879-80.
RED HILL. Whitfield County - ( See Varnell's Sta- tion.)
RED OAK. Campbell County .- A. & W. P. R. R.
Located 7 miles northeast of Fair- bura the county seat. Has u popu- lation of 50 and the usual religious advantages. Daily mail.
REDAN. De Kalb County. Established in ISSI. No report.
REED CREEK. Hart Cyunty.
Estimated population 40. Located S miles from Hartsville the county sent, and nearest railroad and express offices. Has saw and grist mill, and semi weekly mail. Cotton is the chief export. John B. Moore, P. M. Estes F. M., teacher
Moore J. B., teacher
Moore J. R., carpenter Obear J. W., cabinet mkt Stone J. W., attorney Snit J. W., carpenter
REEDY CREEK. Jefferson County.
Nineteen miles north of Louisville. Address mail to Stellaville.
REEDY SPRINGS. Laurens County.
Also known as Blue Water. It is a small postoffice of 30 inhabitants. Located 12 miles from Dublin, the county seat, and 19 from Eastman, its usual shipping point, rio which Atlanta is 178 miles. Mail semi. weekly by hack. J. T. Rogers, P. M. | MeGee H. J., attorney
1 INHE NONNILOYA OR FLUID FENCIL.
1
CARPETS{ CARTER & SOLOMON, Importers and Dealers. 50 Whitehall street, Atlanta.
REI
Mell J. P., physician Rowe J. M., hotel
Smith C. W., co. ordinary
Wilks D. N., sheriff
Williams T. J., hotel and notary
REIDY CREEK. Jefferson County -(See Reedy Creek.)
RENWICK, Lee County-( See Smithville.)
REPOSE.
Haralson County.
Situated on Little river, 8 miles from Buchanan, the seat of justice, and 15 from Carrollton, the nearest railroad and expressoffices, via which Atlanta is 79 miles. Has two steam saw mills, and daily mail. Cotton is the chief export. William J. Hol- combe, P. M.
Goldins & Smith, saw mill
Green & Spence, saw mill
Holcombe James M., grist mill
REPPARD'S MILL.
Clinch County-S., F. & W. R. R .. Population about 160. It is 4 miles from Homerville, the county seat, 118 from Savannah and 309 from Atlanta. Has one steam saw mill. Cotton, rice and lumber form the main articles of shipment. Ship direct. Mail daily by rad. Nicho- las Dixon, P. M.,
Dixon Nicholas, saw mill
REPUBLICAN. Me Duffie County.
Eight miles southeast of Thomson, its mailing point.
RESACA. Gordon County-W. & A. R. R.
Located 6 miles from Calhoun, the county seat, 85 from Atlanta and 55 from Chattanooga, Tenn Hay steam gin, grist and saw mill. Population 198. Mail daily each way. Jobn Hill, P. M.
Brown D. H., genl store
Duckey J. L. & Bro., grist mill Edwards J. F., saloon
Fite & Boston, genl store
419
REY
Hill J. W., gent store Hill L. & Co., saw mill Hill & Johns, genl store Norton D. A., geul store
REUBEN. Chattooga County.
A small postoffice 10 miles from Summerville, the county seat, and 20 from Rome, its shipping office. Has two churches-Methodist and Baptist. Mail weekly by carrier. R. T. Henderson, P. M.
Bryan William, blacksmith Wear S. E. Miss, teacher
REYNOLDS. Burke County.
Ten miles south of Waynesbor- ough. Send mail to Munnerlyn
REYNOLDS. Taylor County -- S. W. R. R.
Located 8 miles west of Butler, the county seat, and 42 from Macon. Has offices of telegraph and express companies, a high school and three churches-Adventist, Baptist and Methodist. Daily mail. Population about 300.
Adama James A., cotton ware- house and com mer
Christopher W. H., physician
Coleman H. T., genl store
Goddard E. A., genl store
Jackson T. J., physician
Meyer H., genl store
Montfort D. T., cotton warehouse
Newsom G. W. & B. F., physicians Ogburn J. L., genl store
Oliver & Tomlinson, genl store
Paris F. F., dry goods Paris R. C., grorer
Ruffin J. J. & Son, genl store Underwood J., grocer
CHROMOS
AND PICTURES, OF ALL KINDS. C. M. GOODMAN, 28 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Stylographic Pen. j IMPROVED?
{ FRONT FLY E. [ DESSEE ADV.
3
1'
£
£
£
JAS. P. HARRISON & CO., Printers, Publishers and Binders, 27 & 29 Broad St., Atlanta, Ga.
NEE NONNIEDYN OR FLUID PENCIL.
RICEBOROUGH. Liberty County.
Has a population of 60. Situated 15 miles from Hinesville courthouse and 10 from McIntosh-S., F. & W. R. R .- via which Atlanta is 285 miles distant. Has three churches-one Methodist and two Baptist-steam gin and grist mill. Mail tri-weekly. Cotton, rice and potatoes form the chief exports. F. S. Lyons, P. M. Broughton E. F. & Bro., genl store Rroughton S. W., genl store Chapman & Bro., genl store Lyons F. R., genl store Quarterman N. M., genl store Thorpe C. C., genl store
RICH MOUNTAIN. Pickens County.
Seven miles west of Jasper, the county seat. Address mail to Min- eral Springs.
RICHLAND.
Stewart County.
Eight miles from Lumpkin, the county seat, and 28 from Dawson, its shipping office. Contains about 75 inhabitants, Baptist and Christian churches, one school and steam gin and grist mill. Mail three times a week by carrier. William N. Clem. ents, P. M.
Nicholson L. W., genl store
RICHLAND. Twiggs County.
Twiggsville postoffice, 5 miles southeast, is the mail supply for this point.
RICHMOND FACTORY.
Richmond Com.ty.
Eight miles southwest of August Mail to Hephzibah. Richmond H 3 miles northeast, receives mail ffoa. Augusta.
RICHMOND HILL. Richmond County.
Distant 5 miles southwest f: Augusta, its postoffice.
RIDGE VALLEY. Floyd County.
A small settlement 13 miles fr. . Pinson-S. R. & D. R. R .- 8 1 .. ' of Rome, the county seat, and from Atlanta. The Ridge Val .. Iron Works are located here. Dans ingil. H. MeNeal, P. M. Nichols J. H., genl store
RIDDLEVILLE. Washington County.
Located 10 miles from Sander ville, the county sent, and € ir Davisborough, No. 12 C. R. R .. : / nearest railroad and express of .. Hus Baptist and Methodist church ..
Mt. Vernon Institute and vi. schools. Steain saw and grist n .: Population over 200.
Clark Milton Rev., Methodist
Cumming Emma Miss, music teach : Davis Nancy Miss, teacher
Dudley C. H., grocer
Duggan G. M., physician
Fulcher W. H., grist mill and tus- chinist.
Hyman C. B. & Co., drugs
Hyman J. J. Rev., prin Mt. V .: non Institute
Mt. Vernon Institute, Rev. J. J Hyman prin
Methodist School, Miss Mattie . Smith prin Pieler I. J., dry goods and grocer Puly I. J., Rev Roberson W. R., contractor :. 1 builder Smith Mattie A. Miss, prin Me !! ist school Trulock W. S., dry goods
BUILDERS' SUPPLY HOUSE, Builders' Hardware. B. H. Broomhead & Co.
NOVA HOO CHIE and Read it Carefully.
RIC
420
RID
LACE CURTAINS
and Lambrequins, selected from Anest Importations, CARTER & SOLOMON. 50 Whitehall st., Atlanta.
RIN
RINGGOLD.
Catoosa County .- W. & A. R. R.
County seat. The distance to At- lacta is 116 miles and to Chattanooga 24. Chickamauga river at this point farnishes power for operating several grist and saw mills. The interests of the town are purely mercantile. It has three churches-Methoist, Baptist and Presbyterian-and good schools. Catoosa Springs are 4 miles distant, and Cherokee Springs 1} miles. The banking town is Chatta- nooga, Tenn. Southern Express. Western Union Telegraph. Mail Daily. Population 540, census of 1880. Alexander E. Orr, P. M.
Abel Daring T., harness and saddles Abston James F., grocer and saloon Anderson James H., co. ordinary Bilbo Joseph T., co. tax collector Blackford William T., physician Bryant James, sheriff
Clark William H. H., elk superior court
Combs John M., rr agt
Cravens Robert S., drugs
Glenn Jesse S., physician
Gordon Thomas M., genl store Gray Arthur H., attorney Hackett Thomas, physician Harris Benjamin F., co. tax receiver Henry Nelson (c), blacksmith
Henslee Hiram G., genl store Hunt James, attorney
Inman William S., genl store and co. treasurer
Kirkley George W., grocer and sa- loon
Matthews John L., physician Moses Benjamin F., wagon mkr
Orr & Shaw (Alexander E. Orr, George W. Snaw), genl store
Parsons Jacob, wagon mkr
Payne Arthur, attorney
Payne William H., attorney
Smith Lemuel J. (c), blacksmith
Smith White, co. surveyor
Trimmer Robert B., sash and blind mnfr and notary
Whitman William J., physician
Whitman William L., genl store
Whit-itt House, W. J. Whitsitt, propr Whitsitt Joseph G., genl store
Whitsitt W. James, propr Whit- sitt House and hvery stable
421
RIV
Whitsitt & McClain (W. James Whitsitt, Joseph A. McClain), genl store Willis John W., shoemkr
RIO. Coweta County.
Newnan, the postoffice for this hamlet, is 7 miles east.
RISING FAWN. Dade County-N. G. S. R. R.
Located on Lookout creek 9 miles from Trenton the county seat, 26 from Chattanooga, Tenn., and 166 from Atlanta. Population about 315. It has a grist mill and blast furnace. Ship direct. Pig iron, corn, and tan- bark, form the main shipments. Mail daily. John G. Hale, P. M.
Cantrell John M., magistrate
Chadwick G. R., geul store
Colyar L. S., genl supt Iron Co
Cross Solomon, gent store
Cuseton G. W., gent store
Dade County Gazette, Thomas Wat- son, editor Ficks & Bro. genl store
Gilbert W. P., grocer
Gilbert & Bro., gent store
Hale A. M., confectioner
Hale C. C., grocer
Hale Jobn G., attorney
Kiteherside & Brown, genl store
Lumpkin T. J., attorney and editor Dade County Gazette
Park T. J., tel opr, rr and exp agt
Rising Fawn Iron Co., mnir pig iron and geul store
Watson Thomas, editor Date County Gazette
RIVERSIDE. Berrien County -- B. S. A. R. R. Population 50. One hundred and
placo of a Leal Pencil. The Only Pen that will take the }
49 | Patentee and Manfr. See front Fly E. 1 049 C. L. DOWNES, NEW YORK,
MOULDINGS AND FRAMES at C M. Goodmin's, 23 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Ga. Westers Prises duplicated at wholesale.
BUY
PEOPLES'
' MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION, Atlanta, Ga. A Benevole :: Institution, conducted on business principles.
RIV
422
ROC
TYSSEAINA CHL
PEN OF THE AGE.
thirty three miles from Brunswick. Address mail to Tiiton.
RIVERTOWN. Campbell County.
A small post-office of about 25 in- habitants. Located 12 miles from Fairburn court house, 9 from Pal- metto-A. & W. P. R. R .- its nearest shipping office, and 31 from Atlanta. Cotton is the chief export. Mail weekly ly carrier. T. M. Sanders, P. M. Camp Anna Miss, teacher Sanders T. M., genl store
RIVES.
Dougherty County .-- C. R. R.
A small post-office, 13 miles from Vienna, the seat of justice, and 13 from Albany. Has one steamn gin and grist mill, and mail six times weekly. Andrew P. Rives, P. M. Derbam J. R. P., genl store Gregory A. B., physician Vanviekle W, genl store
ROBERTS STATION.
Jones County. - M. & A. R. R.
A small station S miles from Ma- con, the nearest telegraph and ex- press office. Good schools.
ROBERTSON'S STORE. Gordon County.
Located 13 miles from Calhoun, the county sent, and 8 from Resaca, the nearest railroad, express and telegraph station. Has fine churches and steam saw, shingle and corn mill. Corn, wheat and lumber form the principal exports. Was made a post-office in 1579 and receives a daily mail by private conveyance
from Spring Place. M. C. Robertson. P. M.
Baker John G., jeweler
Barker William, blacksmith
Borders Randolph, physician
Cherry Thomas, justice
Montgomery Samuel, genl store Robertson M., gent store
Robertson M. N. & Co. (Matthew N. and James Robertson), grist and shingle mill
Robertson & Constey, genl stor- Thomson Andrew, photographer
ROBISON.
Washington County -- C. R. R.
Fifty miles from Macon and If from Savannah. Mail to Oconee.
ROCK FACTORY. Hancock County .- (See Jewell's.)
ROCK FENCE. Elbert County.
Population about 135. Situated 12 miles from Elberton, the seat of jus- tice, and nearest shipping, express and telegraph offices. Has 1 church, common school and 2 two steam gin and saw mills. Cotton is the chief export. Mail semi-weekly. A. S. Blackwell, P. M.
ROCK MART. Polk County .- Cherokee R. R.
Situated 12 miles from Cedartown. the seat of justice, 20 from Rome and 73 from Atlanta. Has Methodist all Baptist churches, one school and steam saw and grist mill. Populx- tion 89S. Mail daily. W. C. Sto- vall, P. M.
Babo J., grist mill
Carnes Robert, blacksmith
Cochran Newton, grist mill Cox S. J., genl store
Deupree B. J., genl store
Ferguson W., rragt Foote & Bro., genl store
Goddard J. B., genl store and saw mill
Heaton T. R., genl store
Hogue S. K., drugs Hogue & Hines, gent store Hubbard & Son, genl store
BUILDERS' SUPPLY HOUSE. :
B. H. Eroomhead & Co.
Mouldings, Brackets, &c.
NEE NONAIIOUN OR FLUID PENCIL.
:
WALL PAPER
AND WINDOW SHADES, IN BEAUTIFUL STYLES at CARTER & SOLOMON'S, 50 Whitehall st., Atlanta.
ROC
423
ROC
Lowery D., genl store Philips B. S., saw mill
Presley E. B., livery Schleitell F., geul store Simpson W., grist mill Smith J. R. Rev
Strange James, tanner Stovall L. H. Mrs., mil'iner Stovall W. C. & S. II., genl store Tader & Hart, gent store Whitehead, Jones & Co., genl store Williams A. T. RAv Williams J. D., genl store York & Bro., genl store
ROCKPILE. Dawson County.
Four miles from Dawsonville, the county seat, and 21 from Flowery Branch, its nearest shipping point. Has Baptist church, one school and one steam saw mill. Wheat and vorn form the main exports. Popu- Iation 200. Maily daily. Preston J. Clark, P. M.
Black N. D., gent store
Clark Preston J., notary and magistrate Looper Samuel T., physician Roper Thomas F. & Co., genl store Thompson F. C., physician Thompson William, physician
ROCK POND. Decatur County.
Established as a postoffice in 1879. Hasn population of 100 ; one church, three common schools. Spring creek furnishes power to operate gin and grist mill aud steam grist and saw mill. Is 16 miles from Bainbridge, the county seat, express, telegraph office, railroad station and banking town. Cott. n and lumber the chief export. Mail semi-weekly. D. A. C. Funderburk, P. M.
Barber A. J., saw mill Funderburk D. A. C., com mer Gardner B., teacher George B. A., groger George M., teacher Knight Ida, teacher
Sikes G. A. B., physician Tolbert A., teacher
ROCK SPRING. Murray County.
Ten miles southeast of Spring Place. Mail to Fort Mountain.
ROCK SPRING. Wilker County.
Has a population of 125, and the nsual church and school facilities. Is located on Crawfish creek, 9 miles from La Fayette, the county seat, and 12 from Ringgold, the near st rail road and express office. Wheat and bacon form the principal shipments.
ROCKALO. Heard County.
Population about 210. Situated on the Central Hatebie creek, which supplies power to operate two gins, two saw, three flour and three grist mills. Has Bapsist and Methodist churches, and mail four times per week. It is 11 miles from Franklin court house, 17 from Carrollton, its shipping office, and 82 from Atlanta. J. P. Atkison, P. M. Darrington W. S., magistrate Denney J. A., mill
Little & Word, grist mill Robertson W. J., physician Simpkins Witham, gin and saw mill Thaxton C. G., notary
ROCKDALE PAPER MILLS. Rockdale County.
Two miles from Conyers the seat of justice, and nearest railroad office, and 33 from Atlanta. From Yellow river, power is attained to operate the mill bearing the above name. Has Baptist church, one school, and daily mail. A. H. Zachry, P. M
for PHOTOGRAPHS, and Framos made to order, any size cr stvle. C. M. GOODMAN, 23 Whitehall street, Atlanta, Ga.
SEE FRONT FLY E. S O. L. Downes, New York. ?
MOMS) SO SIMPLE ( Cannot get Out of Order.
FRAMES
RANKLIN STEAM PRINTING HOUSE, A 1 : 1 Jas. P. Harrison & Co., Prop'rs, 27 & 29 Broad St.
ROM
ROC
424
NEI NONNIMIDVA
OR FLUID PENCIL.
?
Rockdale Paper Mills, paper mnfrs Sword Charles, teacher Zachry A. II., supt Rockdale Paper Mills
ROCKVILLE.
Jasper County.
Eatonton, postoffice for this point, is 9 miles west.
ROCKY CREEK. Gordon Coun'y.
A small postoffice 10 miles from Calboun court house. 5 from Skelly station-S. R. & D R. R., -its usual shipping office, and SO from Atlanta. Has two churches-Me.bodst and Baptist. Cotton and corn form the chief exports. Mail semi-weekly. J. L. Camp, P. M
Barnett B. A., grist and saw mill Beall W. L .. trunk mikr
Camp d. L., notary and magistrate Green M. M., physician Hayes William (c), carpenter
King C. L., magistrate
Mann E. S., gri-t and saw mill Marsh James, genl store Reed V. M., blacksmith
ROCKY FORD. Sereten County .- C. R. R.
Distant 14 miles southwest of Syl- vania the county seat. Has a popu- lation of 35. Cotton is the principal shipment. Daily mail.
ROCKY MOUNT. Meriwether County.
Loeated 10 miles north of Green- ville the county seat, and 13 from Grantvilleits nearest railroad station. Has a population of about 65, and the usual church and school facilities. |
Cotton is the principal article of ex- port.
ROCKY PLAINS. Norton County.
Address mail for this point to Cov. ington, 8 miles east or to Snapping Shoals.
ROGERS. Bartow County .- W. d. A. R. R.
Fifty two miles from Atlanta. Mail to Cass Station.
ROGERS. Burke County.
A newly established postoffice from which no report was received in time for publication.
ROLAND'S MINERAL SPRING. Bartow County.
Seven miles northeast of its post- office, Cass Station.
ROME. Floyd County -S., R. & D. R. R.
The census of ISS0 gives this city a population of 4,317, an increase of 1,599 in ten years, and making it the seventh city in size in the State. The city is situated on a number of hills at the confluence of the Oosta. naula and Etowah rivers, which form the Coosa at this point. It is 80 miles by railroad from Atlanta, and the same distance from Chattanooga, Tenn. The distance to the former city, however, upon completion of a road now in course of construction, will be somewhat shortened. Rome is the metropolis of northwest Geor- gia, and being situated as it is, in the heart of a great agricultural and mineral region, and offering superior inducements for manufacturing, it is attracting the attention of capitalists from varions localities.
The manufacturing interests at present embrace several foundries, machine shops, flouring mills, etc. The city is well governed by a mayor and board of alderman; has tine water and gas works and a volunteer
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.