Kindergarten Building Marker

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Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Kindergarten Building

By David Seibert, April 1, 2012

1. Kindergarten Building Marker

Inscription. This structure was built in 1940 by Henry Ford to serve as a kindergarten for the children of Ways Station-Richmond Hill during the Ford era. The building included a kitchen and two large classrooms to accommodate children aged three years to six. Dr. Margaret Mustin was hired by Ford to serve as the first director of the kindergarten. The Ford Kindergarten building now serves as home to the Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum.

Erected 2012 by Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail.

Location. 31° 55.817′ N, 81° 17.833′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. Marker is at the intersection of Henry Ford Avenue (Georgia Route 144) and Timber Trail, on the right when traveling south on Henry Ford Avenue. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11460 Henry Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The "Bottom" Village (approx. half a mile away); Canaan Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Martha-Mary Chapel (approx. 0.9 miles away); Community House (approx. one mile away); Henry Ford at Richmond Hill (approx. 1.1 miles away); J. F. Gregory (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ways Station (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rice Cultivation on the Ogeechee (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Richmond Hill.

By David Seibert, April 1, 2012

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Additional keywords. Henry Ford

By David Seibert, April 1, 2012

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The building is now used as the Richmond Hill Visitors Center and Museum, and home of the Richmond Hill Historical Society.

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 196 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.