Orchard Hill in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Grain Elevator
Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010
1. First Grain Elevator Marker
Inscription.
First Grain Elevator. . The first grain elevator in Georgia was completed at Orchard Hill in 1946 by the Swint Seed and Grain Co. The original unit with a capacity of 106,000 bushels was filled with the 1946 crop, drawing grain from 200 miles away. A second unit with a capacity of 130,000 bushels was completed in 1954 and a drier and feed mill added. The elevators are a testament to the courage, leadership and vision of the late State Senator Albert G. Swint (1890-1956) who built them. A leader in religion, agriculture, education and health, he served in both Houses of the General Assembly and as president of the Georgia and National Ginners Associations.
The first grain elevator in Georgia was completed at Orchard Hill in 1946 by the Swint Seed and Grain Co. The original unit with a capacity of 106,000 bushels was filled with the 1946 crop, drawing grain from 200 miles away. A second unit with a capacity of 130,000 bushels was completed in 1954 and a drier and feed mill added. The elevators are a testament to the courage, leadership and vision of the late State Senator Albert G. Swint (1890-1956) who built them. A leader in religion, agriculture, education and health, he served in both Houses of the General Assembly and as president of the Georgia and National Ginners Associations.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 33° 11.137′ N, 84° 12.646′ W. Marker is in Orchard Hill, Georgia, in Spalding County. Marker is at the intersection of Macon Road (Old U.S. 41) and Swint Road, on the right when traveling north on Macon Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orchard Hill GA 30266, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker
Additional grain elevators have been added to the original two.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,269 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
