The 1940s in Harris County was a time of big change in cooking. During World War II food was rationed. Many foods were sent overseas to our soldiers. Other foods relied on transportation for distribution to local stores and with gas rationing they were delivered erratically or not at all. The Office of Price Administration distributed rationing stamps for…
Tag: History
Homes in Harris County
The Cason and Virginia Callaway Home The Cason and Virginia Callaway home has 57 acres with a rustic style main home, 8 outbuildings, a lake and lily ponds. The Atlanta architectural Firm of Ivey and Crook designed the main house in 1931 as a hunting lodger Cason’s brother Fuller E. Callaway. It was designed in…
Schools
Early Chipley Schools The town of Chipley received a Charter from the State of Georgia Legislature and Governor Alexander Stephens on December 9, 1882. At first there were only 2 schools, the Chipley Academy and the Chipley High School. The Academy was located at the end of McDougal Avenue in a 2 story building, close to…
Current, Upcoming & Past Events
2025 The Georgia Black History Trails Statewide Community Session June 21st, 2025 The next statewide meeting will be on zoom at 2:00, August 1, 2025. Please call Cindy Bowden at 404-213-1864 to be added to the list. Restoring Black Historic Cemetery Our next Cleaning Day is in August at 8:00 am The Bethany Missionary Baptist…
Chipley Historical Center 