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Welcome to Valdosta & Lowndes County, GeorgiaValdosta is Georgia’s 11th largest city, boasting a

population of over 48,000 and a county populationof over 100,000. A progressive city that preserves itscultural heritage while looking toward the future,Valdosta is a regional trade, shopping, medical,business and tourism center for an 11-county area inNorth Florida and South Georgia.

Valdosta has four National Register HistoricDistricts: Downtown, Fairview, North PattersonStreet and Brookwood North. This driving touroffers you an overview of our city’s growth andlandmarks.

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Convention &Visitors Bureau and The Valdosta HeritageFoundation are proud supporters of historicpreservation in this area. We encourage you todiscover the interesting history, beauty andhospitality that contribute to the quality of life in ourgreater community. Enjoy the sights and sounds youwill experience and visit us again often.

2000 Census Valdosta-43,724. Lowndes County-92,115. MSA Status.

Photos by James Horton

From the Tourism Office...Numbers in parenthesis correspond with numbers on the map...• From the Tourism Office...turn right on Norman Drive,

go to traffic light• Turn left on Hwy 84 E• Arrive in downtown Valdosta at 3.1 miles. Proceed

east (straight).• (1) You will pass South Georgia Pecan Shop on right,

get into the left lane, turn left on Jones Street.• (2-5) Turn left on Central Ave., pass City Hall on right

- traffic light #1 - (left lane).• (6-9) At 4.0 miles, turn left at traffic light #3 onto

Patterson St. - (left lane)• (10) Continue straight and turn left to Ashley St. just

before the overpass. You will pass the old DanielAshley Hotel on the left.

• (11) Stay in left lane (see Dosta Theatre on left)• (12) Turn left on Central - second light (get in right

lane) - Court House on right• (13-14) Go to the third traffic light and turn right on

Oak Street. Proceed to the next light and turn leftonto River Street.

• You are now entering the Fairview Historicneighborhood

• (15-27) Proceed down River Street until you seeWells Street on the left. Turn onto Wells Street for

one block and then turn left onto Central Place.Proceed and turn left onto Varnedoe Street (the brickstreet). When you reach River Street again, turn right.

• Proceed east to second light and turn left on Toombsat traffic light (5.0 miles at this point)

• Turn right on Rogers Street in front of Police Station.• Go straight on Rogers (one block)• (28) Turn right on Patterson Street and get in left lane• (29-30) Pass Converse-Dalton House on the left.• At 5.5 miles, turn left at the second traffic light onto

Valley St. Pass the back of the Courthouse on right.• (31) At traffic light turn left onto Ashley St. - Pass

Chamber of Commerce on left.• At second traffic light turn left onto Webster St.• At dead end, turn right onto Patterson St.• (32-42) At 6.2 miles, proceed north on Patterson and

pass historic homes including the Crescent on left• (43-49) Valdosta State’s University Center appears on

the right - then come to Drexel Park on the right (Youwill now have a view of Valdosta State University’smain campus to the left). Continue straight onPatterson until you arrive at Park Ave.

• Turn right onto Park Ave. at the traffic light (now at7.4 miles from beginning) You are enteringBrookwood North.

• At the traffic light, turn right onto Williams St.• (50-53) Proceed south on Williams. Pass through the

second traffic light, you will arrive at Mary St. (8.6miles) (Disregard caution lights)

• (54-55) Turn right onto Mary St.• Go one block - turn left onto Slater - 8.7 miles at this

point (notice quaint shops)• Go one block on Slater and turn right onto Force St.• Go west and cross Patterson to the dead end at Oak

St.• (56) Turn right onto Oak St. You will pass Sunset Hill

Cemetery on the left and pass through V.S.U.campus.

• At 9.6 miles, turn left onto Baytree at second trafficlight

• (57) Pass through next two traffic lights and turn leftat Bishop Cleaners onto Myrtle St. (the first street tothe left)

• Go to Plum St. and turn right• At the dead end intersection of Plum & W. Gordon,

turn right one block to Baytree Place• Turn right onto Baytree Place and proceed to Myrtle

St.• Turn left onto Myrtle and left again onto Baytree Road.• Proceed west on Baytree to the third traffic light

which is Norman Drive, at the Valdosta Mall. Turn leftonto Norman Drive and proceed back to the TourismOffice or to the mall, outlying shops, restaurants andmotels.

For additional information, please contact the

Valdosta-Lowndes Convention & Visitors BureauOne Meeting Place • Exit 16 off I-75

(229) 245-0513 • 1-800-569-TOUR(8687)www.valdostatourism.com

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The town of Remerton, named forRemer Young Lane, the president ofValdosta’s first bank, dates back to1899, when B.F. Stricklandorganized the Strickland CottonMills. A need to push forindustrialization and modernization led to the incorporation ofRemerton, a textile mill town. A good source of the city’s economicwellbeing was tied to the mill.

Construction of the village began at the same time the mill wasbeing built to locate workers near the mill. Initially there were threestreets with 65 houses, a school and three churches. The companyowned the houses, which rented for $0.25 a room. Families weremoved from house to house depending on their size. Althoughthere was no sewage or running water until after WW II, it was asafe place to live- no one ever had to lock any doors.

The mill ran continuously even during the Depression. In 1952,Remerton became an incorporated town. The town assisted themill and the mill complimented the town. The Strickland familyeventually sold the mill to a firm based out of Columbus, Ga.When the plant closed in 1979, they were still running three 8-hour shifts, six days a week.

Today the mill houses have been transformed into all types ofcolorful quaint shops and boutiques. Building exteriors have beenpreserved, with interiors providing an unforgettable shoppingexperience.

1910-1915. This row of offices is agood example of adaptive re-use ofresidences for professional officesencouraged by investment tax credits.The house pictured is of theCraftsman style with its knee andraised braces and brick and woodporch supports.

55. Professional Offices

1000 BLOCK - SLATER ST.

Circa 1860s. An interment ofveterans since the Civil War, thiscemetery is a fascinatingrepository of mausoleums andmemorials in a landscape ofnative and exotic flora. Victoriansintended their cemeteries be usedas places of rest and enjoyment, as we would a modern park.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cemetery hours:Daily, 7:00am til dusk.

56. Sunset Hill Cemetery

OAK STREET

57. Remerton Mill Village

In 1925, the Georgia Realty Companybuilt this whimsical house for theannual Valdosta House Beautiful Show,a decorator’s show, with fundingprovided by local dealers in householdgoods. The house is constructed in theSpanish Eclectic style and features anunusual wing shaped stairway at the front.

54. Decorator’s Show House*

1016 WILLIAMS ST.

Home of the famous Valdosta HighWildcats football team since 1923. Thefield was constructed as part of the newhigh school built in 1922. The fieldname is Cleveland Field after Dr. A.G.Cleveland, a long time Valdosta schoolsuperintendent. Later, due to winning records of the team, the fieldwas termed “Death Valley.” In 1996, the stadium was namedBazemore-Hyder Stadium after Wright Bazemore and Nick Hyder,the two coaches mainly responsible for so many Valdosta footballvictories. Over the years, the Valdosta Wildcats have won 23 statechampionships and six national championships, rivaling any highschool football team in the nation. On July 28th, Valdosta was alsonamed SportsCenter’s “TitleTown USA.” For more informationcontact the Valdosta Board of Education at (229) 333-8500.

52. Bazemore–Hyder Stadium

The America Legion was established byan act of Congress to take care ofAmerican war veterans and theirfamilies. Valdosta established Post 13in 1919 with 15 charter members. Thispost was the 13th to be established inGeorgia. The current red brick buildingwith its classical pedimented front porch and dormers wasconstructed in 1931 and continues to serve as a Legion Hometoday. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00pmLounge hours: Thursday - Saturday, 4 - 8:00pm.

53. American Legion Home & Club

1301 WILLIAMS ST.

Founded in 1906by the GeorgiaGeneral Assemblyunder theleadership of Ga.Sen. William S.West of Valdosta,the University firstopened its doorsto students in1913 as SouthGeorgia NormalCollege. Started as a woman’s college, the name was changed in1922 to Georgia State Woman’s College. In 1950, the Board ofRegents authorized the college to become co-educational andchanged the name to Valdosta State College. In 1993, VSC wasawarded University status and the name was changed to ValdostaState University. West Hall, pictured here and named after Sen.William West, became the second building on campus. It was builtin 1917 in the Spanish Mission style, which continues to be theunifying theme of the campus. Offices hours: Monday - Thursday,8:00am - 5:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm.

46. West Hall – Valdosta State University

Located at 1807 North PattersonSt., this house is known as theBaker-Varnedoe House. Designedby Lloyd B. Greer, the house wasbuilt in 1923 by T.A. Baker who wasin the lumber business in Valdosta.The home was restored in 1995 bythe architectural firm of J. GlenGregory & Associates for theiroffice. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

47. The “1807 House” – Gregory Office

1500 N. PATTERSON ST.


1917. The small stucco shelter withbenches and a terra cotta roofwould appear to be a bus shelterfor VSU students, when in reality itwas built early in the century forthe Valdosta streetcar system.Valdosta’s electric streetcar systemwas begun in 1899 to carrypassengers from downtown to theGeorgia State Fair in Pine Park in 1900, now the area whereBrookwood North neighborhood is built. The system helped todevelop the growth in the area. It was shut down in 1924 and thetracks were scrapped in the 1940s for WW II. This is the lastremaining physical evidence of Valdosta’s streetcar system.

45. Valdosta Street Railroad Co. WaitingStation


Built in 1885 as a Grand Victorianwith wrap-around porch, this homewas redesigned in 1931 by architectsLloyd B. Greer and Felton Davis. In1989, Dr. & Mrs. John Kendrick,under the direction of J. GlennGregory, architect, renovated thishome. It was the Decorator ShowHouse for the Valdosta Heritage Foundation in 1989. This housewas purchased and further restored by Tom and Merry Jo Kurrie in2001.

48. Durant – Plowden – Kurrie Home*

Italian Renaissance style housedesigned by Lloyd B. Greer forD.C. Roddey and constructed in1922. Features of this styleinclude the low-pitched hippedroof with wide overhanging eavescontaining decorative brackets,symmetrical front façade, archedwindows and front entranceaccentuated with classical columns. Sometimes called Fairgatebecause it was at the gates of an old fairground. This house waspurchased and restored by Mike and Martha Dover in 1979.

49. Roddey – Mixson – Dover House*



A Lloyd Greer designed cluster of homes foreshadowingcontemporary townhouse groupings. The verticality of the Tudor isappropriate to site constraints and lends a nice romantic character.Notice the half-timbering – a characteristic of the Tudor style.

50. Faith, Hope & Charity*

1801 WILLIAMS ST.

In 1938, Greer designed thisInternational style residence forLeo Miller, a local builder in theconcrete business. The low wall,defining the frontcourt, elevatesthe building from the landscape.This is the only residentialexample of the International stylein Valdosta.

51. Miller – Burns – Underwood House*

1407 WILLIAMS ST.

Proceed south on Williams. Pass through the second traffic light,you will arrive at Mary St. (8.6 miles) (Disregard caution lights)

Turn right onto Mary Street. Go one block - turn left onto Slater -8.7 miles at this point (notice quaint shops). Go one block onSlater and turn right onto Force Street. Go west and cross Pattersonto the dead end at Oak Street.

* Private Residences, no public access.

Proceed west on Baytree to the third traffic light which is NormanDrive, at the Valdosta Mall. Turn left onto Norman Drive andproceed back to the Tourism Office or to the mall, outlying shops,restaurants and motels.

Turn right onto Oak St. You will pass Sunset Hill Cemetery on theleft and pass through V.S.U. campus. At 9.6 miles, turn left ontoBaytree at second traffic light

Pass through next two traffic lights and turn left at Bishop Cleanersonto Myrtle St. (the first street to the left). Go to Plum St. and turnright. At the dead end intersection of Plum & W. Gordon, turn rightone block to Baytree Place. Turn right onto Baytree Place andproceed to Myrtle Street. Turn left onto Myrtle and left again ontoBaytree Road.

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Proceed to the next light and turn left onto River Street. Turn ontoWells Street for one block and then turn left onto Central Place.Proceed and turn left onto Varnedoe Street (the brick street). Whenyou reach River Street again, turn right. Proceed east to secondlight and turn left on Toombs at traffic light (5.0 miles at this point).Turn right on Rogers Street in front of Police Station. Go straight onRogers Street (one block).

Downtown ValdostaListed on the National Register of Historic Places

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This Italian Renaissancebuilding housed the federalcourts and post office when itwas erected in 1908-1910.Sold to the City in 1968, itwas renovated in 1982 andagain after a fire in 1987.Winner of a 1989 GeorgiaTrust Award for OutstandingRehabilitation. You may visitCity Hall between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

At 4.0 miles, turn left at traffic light #3 onto Patterson St. - (leftlane)

5. Federal Building - City Hall

Built in 1885-86 by ValdostaEpiscopal congregation. Thebuilding was acquired by theChristian Science Society onJune 1, 1952. Local architectLloyd B. Greer renovated theoriginal clapboard siding withstucco.

4. Christian Science Society

Built in 1889 by Henry ClayDukes. This home is a fineexample of a Queen Ann styleCottage. Later, it was the homeof former Valdosta Mayor GilAutrey and his wife. It iscurrently owned by thePenetcostal House of Prayer.

3. Dukes-Autrey Home*

Oldest extant church buildingin Valdosta. Built in 1867 bythe Valdosta Baptist Church, itwas purchased in 1899 by theValdosta Primitive BaptistChurch. Purchased in 1994 bythe Pentecostal House ofPrayer.

2. Pentecostal House of Prayer

Pass South Georgia Pecan Shopon right, get into the left lane,turn left on Jones Street.

Built in 1945 by HowardDasher, now owned andoperated by South GeorgiaPecan Company. Gift Shophours: M-F, 9am-5pm. Formore information, call 244-0686or 1-800-732-2646.

Turn left on Central Ave., pass City Hall on right - traffic light #1 -(left lane).

1. South Georgia Pecan Gift Shop

Built in 1906 by T.S. McKey, Mrs.W.H. McKey and her four childrenwith profits from an orange grove.This Italian Renaissance stylebuilding is now home to Christ theKing Episcopal Church and a non-profit eatery, Hildegards.

6. McKey Building

King’s Grill is a Valdosta institution thathas been serving good food since the1940’s. In the 1970’s D.J. and PearlDeVane purchased the restaurant whichis still owned and operated by the familytoday. This Victorian era commercialbuilding was constructed circa 1885. Itoriginally housed R.A. Peeples & Sons,the first insurance agency in Valdosta,established by Judge R.A. Peeples in1872. Hours of operation vary, please call (229) 242-5897.

7. King’s Grill - Peeples Building

Varnedoe’s was founded as a generalstore in 1871. The business at thislocation began with a one-story building,two additional stories were added later. In1979, the Queen Anne style buildingshown here (originally built as a buggyand harness shop) was purchased andrestored by Varnedoe’s after a fire. Formore than 60 years, it was operated as a ladies fine clothing storeby Sherwood Dennis, later being operated by Dennis’ son, Charles.Currently known as Downtown Uniforms.

8. C.C. Varnedoe’s

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315 E. CENTRAL AVE.

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The location for the courthouse wasdesignated in 1859 when the city waslaid out. The present building, built in1904-1905, is the third courthouse tobe constructed on the square. One ofGeorgia’s most elaborate courthousesdesigned by Frank P. Milburn and built for $60,000. A monumentalsouthern portico, corner domes and a grand central domecontribute to a truly inspiring symbol of law and government.Court hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am.-5:00pm.

Go to the third traffic light and turn right on Oak Street.

12. Lowndes County Courthouse

Located at the corner of East HillAvenue and Ashley Street, thisInternational style building wasdesigned by Daugherty & GardnerArchitects, Nashville, Tenn., and built atthe cost of $250,000. The Daniel AshleyHotel opened Aug. 27, 1926 under theownership of J.Y. Blitch and D.C. Ashley.Currently operated under the name of Ashley House as a residencefor retirees. Stay in left lane (see Dosta Theatre on left)

10. Daniel Ashley Hotel*

The Dosta Theatre was built in 1940-1941 andopened in the spring of 1941. The theatre wasbuilt on the spot where two stores, LazarusBros. Dept. Store and Rice’s Café, burned in1939. The Art Moderne style building isreflective of the sobering Depression, strippedof most ornamentation and including anobsession with streamlining and speed. Glassblocks, portholes and curved corners celebrated cruise liners andthe automobile age. Presently serves as the home of TheatreGuild-Valdosta. For show times call (229) 247-8243.

Turn left on Central - second light (get in right lane) - Court Houseon right

11. Dosta Theatre

Designed by S.F. Fulgham and built in 1900 forbrothers T.B. and A. Converse. It is constructedof brownstone, bricks and marble-the marblefrom Kennesaw Marble Co. in Marietta, Ga.Businesses located there were dentists, grocers,furniture, Masons, Valdosta Videttes (a localguard), health club and boxing studio. Emil andPatti Girardin restored the building and enjoyedthe elegant 4,500 sq. ft. third floor penthouse, complete withelevator. It is presently owned by Stan and Deidre White.

Continue straight and turn left to Ashley St. just before theoverpass. You will pass the old Daniel Ashley Hotel on the left.

9. The Converse Building*

109 E. HILL AVE.

122 N. ASHLEY ST.


Architect Stephen F. Fulghum exemplifiedVictorian eclecticism in this 1899building, where Queen Anne andRomanesque styles are evident. Thechurch bell dates to 1850 and has movedwith the church. On the inside, theelaborate wood truss ceiling, paneling,pews and the exquisite stained glasswindows make this one of the area’sfinest landmarks. Office hours: M-F,9:00am-5:00pm. Services are Sunday,8:30am and 11:00am and Wed., 6:15pm.

13. First Baptist Church

First public building designed bylocal architect Lloyd B. Greer at acost of $40,000. A public libraryfrom 1913-1976, when it becamethe home of the Lowndes CountyHistorical Society and Museum.A most extensive collection ofhistoric photographs, costumesand memorabilia is housed there.Museum hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and Saturday,10;00am - 2;00pm. Placed on National Register of Historic PlacesJanuary 12, 1984. Phone (229) 247-4780.You are now entering the Fairview Historic neighborhood

14. Carnegie Library–Lowndes CountyHistorical Society and Museum

305 W. CENTRAL AVE.

200 W. CENTRAL AVE.

Designed by Lloyd B. Greer,architect, and built in 1925 for theIngram family. The stucco exteriorwas tinted pink prior toapplication over hollow tile bricks.This Spanish eclectic house wasbuilt as, and remains, a duplexwith the upstairs being self-contained with separate front andrear staircases.

15. Ingram Home*

312 RIVER ST.

This Queen Anne stylehome was built in 1906for Luther W. Scott andwas restored by BruceGreen. A charminglivable home featuringheart pine paneling andstairs.

19. Scott–Green House*

Occupied by the Huntfamily since it was built in1906 by Mrs. J.C. Hunt.This Victorian housefeatures Georgia pinepaneling and finely craftedwoodwork and ceilings.Meticulously rehabilitatedby its current owners,Robert and Kim Hatton.

17. Hunt House*

Built in 1904 by J.D.Tant, a local merchantand sawmill owner. Thishouse underwent a totalrenovation in 1993. Theproperty featuresextensive garden areas,including a secretgarden.

18. Tant House*402 RIVER ST.

401 RIVER ST.

408 RIVER ST.

Built in 1896 by J.M.Harvey, the home waslater purchased by J.P.Coffee. The house wasoriginally located onPatterson Street butlater moved to AdairStreet. In 1994, thehome was moved to theFairview neighborhood.This Queen Anne stylecottage boasts ornate paneled wainscoting and paneled woodceilings. Restored by owner Jean Eilers.

16. Harvey–Coffee House*

314 RIVER ST.

This circa 1850 cottage is believedto have been moved from Troupvillein the early 1850s to its current site.The house was bought by SamMyddelton in 1852 and was knownthroughout the county as “Sam’sPlace” for many years. The housefeatures hand-hewn timbers andpost and beam construction, alongwith 16 inches wide wall and ceiling paneling and 26 foot longheart pine flooring boards. A painstaking 2-year restoration wascompleted in 1989.

20. Sam’s Place*

Constructed in February 1899for Superior Court Clerk R.B.Myddleton, this Victorian eraresidence contains ornate woodwainscoting, heart pine floorsand ornate interior trim. Aninteresting discovery duringrestoration was a partialstairway and room in the attic.

21. Myddelton–Leonard Home*

Originally built in 1903 for theW.A. Pardee family with plansdrawn by his contractor/builderBrown and Zin at a cost of $3,000.J.G. Cranford purchased thisproperty in 1907 from thePardees. Paul and Sharon Cribbsbegan restoration in 1984 on thisbeautiful Folk Victorian stylehome.

23. Pardee–Cranford–Cribbs House*

One of four vernacular Victorianhomes in Fairview. Built by R.T.Myddelton in 1895. All featuredformal living and dining rooms,pocket doors, four fireplacesand wrap-around front and rearporches. This house is presentlyowned by Irvin and Linda Greenand is the Fairview Inn Bed &Breakfast. For reservations call(229) 244-6456.

22. Myddelton–Green House

418 RIVER ST.

412 RIVER ST.

410 RIVER ST.

416 RIVER ST.

This was originally a “plantationplain” dwelling built about 1840by William Wisenbaker. In 1860,an early Lowndes County settler,J.T. Roberts, purchased thehouse and in 1893 updated itwith Victorian gingerbread,wings and tower. This house isconsidered to be Valdosta’s oldesthouse since the original portionwas constructed circa 1840. Under renovation by The ValdostaHeritage Foundation.

26. Wisenbaker-Roberts House

The finest example of Queen Annestyle architecture to be found inValdosta. Designed by architectStephen F. Fulghum in 1896 forW.F. Monroe, a druggist andmanufacturer of the famouspatent medicine “666”. This homewas remodeled into a boardinghouse and then into fiveapartments before falling intodisrepair. By 1979, when David and Martha Sutton purchased thehouse, it had been abandoned and vandalized for seven years.

25. Monroe-Sutton House*

Architect Lloyd B. Greer designedthis Prairie style house in 1917for Mr. & Mrs. Abial Winn.Charles Wilson purchased thehome in 1977. Over the nextthree years major renovationswere made, at which time HarryHamm purchased the house. TheHamms have continued withrestoration and landscaping. It isunderstood this was Mr. Greer’s first residential work in Valdosta.

24. Winn-Wilson-Hamm House*

In 1901, this house waspurchased by Susan I. Dasherfrom J.A. Dasher, Sr. It is one ofthe original “five sisters” houses,five remarkably similar homesbuilt in the neighborhood at theturn of the century by J.A.Dasher, Sr. It represents theQueen Anne style that was popular before and just after the turn ofthe century. Restored by David Sutton and Paul W. Cribbs.

27. The Dasher House*

413 CENTRAL PLACE

206 WELLS STREET, known as“Valdosta’s Oldest House,” restored by

the Valdosta Heritage Foundation

303 WELLS ST.

208 WELLS ST.

The Valdosta Junior ServiceLeague restored this pristineNeoclassical residence to its1902 glory in 1982. The houseserves as the League’sheadquarters. The interior of thishouse features paneledwainscoting on the walls, agrand stairway and elaboratemantels. Additionally, the houseis available for private and community functions. For reservationscall (229) 244-8575. Placed on the National Register of HistoricPlaces on April 28, 1983.

29. Converse-Dalton-Ferrell House

Built in the late Victorian era, thisRomanesque Revival style building exhibitsdynamic verticality in its tall slender towerswith spires and buttresses. The interior isgraced with rich Gothic woodwork ofquarter-sawn oak and a fine stained glassrose window. The most striking feature ofthe building’s interior is the monumentalcathedral ceiling. Completely renovated in1987-1988 under the supervision of localarchitect Arthur Smith. Office hours:Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm andFriday 8:00am - 1:00pm. Services areSunday at 8:45am, 11:00am, 6:30pm and Wednesday at 6:00pm.

30. First United Methodist Church



A Romanesque interpretation ofthe classical Greek temple builtin 1907-1909. The fineCorinthian columns were amemorial gift. The sanctuary wasrenovated in 1985. In 1987, thebuilding was listed individuallyon The National Register ofHistoric Places. Office hours: M -F, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Services are Sunday at 11:00am.

28. First Presbyterian Church

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Built by E.R. Barber, Coca-Colabottling manufacturer andinventor, in 1915. Designed byarchitect Lloyd B. Greer in theNeoclassical style. Bequeathed toValdosta citizens by Mrs. OlaBarber Pittman and restored bylocal architects and the ValdostaJunior Woman’s Club in 1979.Now the home of the Valdosta -Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. Listed on The National Registerof Historic Places February 12, 1987. Phone (229) 247-8100.

31. Barber – Pittman House – Chamber of Commerce

This stucco structure, originallydesigned by Lloyd B. Greer, wasbuilt in 1924-1925 for theGeorge H. Feagle family. JoeBright, architect, later remodeledthe building as an office for hisson, Converse Bright. Thebuilding is now the CPA officesof Culbreth, Minick & Plummer.Office hours: Mon.-Thu., 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri., 8:00am - 12 Noon.

32. CPA Offices

Built in 1895 for Judge DaveSmith and served in later yearsas both a residence and office. Itbecame a Latin school someyears later and was then madeinto four apartments. In the1970s it became vacant, fell intodisrepair and was used as ahaunted house at Halloween by alocal charitable institution. In1986 the structure was completely renovated by J. Glenn Gregory.It currently serves as the as offices of Dodd & Burnham,Attorneys. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

33. Law Offices

416 N. ASHLEY ST.



One of the three structures onthese four corners of Pattersonand North Streets designed byLloyd B. Greer, architect, andconstructed circa 1925. Untilrescued by the preservation-minded Cork family, there was aLaundromat in front of thisMediterranean structure, which is now the offices of Cork & Cork,Attorneys. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.

34. Attorney Offices

This Tudor style structure wasbuilt in 1920 as a home for Dr.A.G. Little, Sr. It later became aservice station and also areligious bookstore before beingpurchased and rehabilitated by agroup of lawyers. Considerablerenovation, restoration andadditions were made by Ellis Ricket and Associates, supervisingarchitect Tom Miller. It is now the office of Dover, Miller, Stone andKarras, P.C. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

35. Law Offices

Built in 1897-1899, this residencewas the former home of U.S. Sen.William S. West. The Neoclassicalstyle of this home epitomizes thegrandeur visitors associate withthe South. “The Crescent” derivesits name from the semicircularportico supported by 13 Doriccolumns. It was saved fromdestruction and preserved by the Garden Club of Valdosta in 1951and is now the Garden Center. The Crescent was placed on theNational Register of Historical Places on Jan. 8, 1980. Tours:Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 5:00pm. Phone (229) 244-6747.

36. The Crescent

Designed by Lloyd Greer andbuilt in 1920 by Will Strickland,who owned a wholesalehardware and farm implementsbusiness. He also dealt in realestate. In the 1930s the homewas purchased by HarleyLangdale, Sr. and today it isoccupied by Bill Langdale,grandson of Harley Langdale, Sr.This Prairie style house is characterized by a low-pitched roof,wide overhanging eaves and large front porch.

37. Strickland–Langdale Home*





Built in 1899 as a one-storyhouse with the second floor andportico added in 1910. Theproperty underwent extensiverestoration in the 1980s byRichard Hill, architect. The housefeatures Neoclassical Ioniccolumns. Now the offices ofLangdale, Vallotton & Linahan,and Wetherington, Attorneys.Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

38. Rose House

This house was built by W.P.Dorough in 1903 at a cost of$4,000 and sold to Walter D.Peeples in 1906. It remained inthe family until J. Lundie Smith,attorney, purchased it after WWII. The building, which has beenrehabilitated, continues to serveas attorney’s offices: Saliba,Edwards & Moore. Office hours:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm.

39. Peeples–Smith House

Built for Willis Lang in 1902 andremained in the family until 1978when purchased from the LangEstate by Dukes Studio who latersold to Joe Vallotton and BillLangdale. This Queen Anne stylehouse was completely renovatedunder the supervision ofarchitect Richard Hill. Thebuilding currently houses theoffices of Alday, Tillman, Wright &Giles, P.C. Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

40. Lang House




Built in 1908 as a one-story home forDr. A. Griffin and family, this housewas converted in 1913 from a one-story wrap-around porch type to thetwo-story Neoclassical structure thatit is today. The property remained inthe family until mid-1970 when it waspurchased for commercial use. In1987, attorney Nick Bajalia purchased the property for his offices.The structure was restored by the secretary of the interiorsstandards under the supervision of Arthur R. Smith, architect. It isnow owned by the Bennett Law Firm. Office hours: Monday -Friday, 8:00am -Noon 1:00 -5:00pm.

41. Griffin House


This late Victorian residence, built byW.L. Fender in 1902, was restored in1977 by architect Frank McCall. Theoriginal veranda was successfullymodified to fully complement theleaded glass entryway. The Landmarkwas restored by Gloria Boyette Price.

42. The Landmark*


Several Valdosta families originally deeded Drexel Park to the cityin 1916. At that time it was named Brookwood Park. In 1925,Richard Drexel was hired by the city to care for all parks inValdosta. He was well known for planting many Camellias andAzaleas throughout the city. Brookwood Park was renamed DrexelPark in honor of Richard Drexel in 1979.

43. Drexel Park

This one-story red brick buildingwith its pedimented front porch wasdesigned by Lloyd Greer andconstructed in 1925. It wasoriginally designed as a meetingplace for women’s clubs andcontinues to be used today. Threelocal women’s clubs, the Daughtersof the American Revolution, UnitedDaughters of the Confederacy and Wymodausis, utilize the buildingas their headquarters and meeting place. The building is listed onthe National Register of Historic Places with Brookwood Northneighborhood. For reservation information contact MadelineHightower at (229) 242-8417.

44. The Woman’s Building


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Pass Converse-Dalton House on the left

Valdosta State’s University Center appears on the right - then cometo Drexel Park on the right (You will now have a view of ValdostaState University’s main campus to the left). Continue straight onPatterson until you arrive at Park Ave. Turn right onto Park Ave. atthe traffic light (now at 7.4 miles from beginning) You are enteringBrookwood North. At the traffic light, turn right onto Williams St.

At dead end, turn right on Patterson Street. At 5.5 miles, turn left atthe second traffic light onto Valley Street. Pass the back of theCourthouse on the right.

At traffic light turn left onto Ashley St. - Pass Chamber ofCommerce on left.

At second traffic light turn left onto Webster Street.

At 6.2 miles, proceed north on Patterson Street and pass historichomes including the Cresent on your left.

The Four Corners of Law�

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* Private Residences, no public access.




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