Near Canon in Hart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Goldmine
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
1. Goldmine Marker
Inscription.
Goldmine Consolidated School was created by the combination of Sandy Grove and Old Goldmine Schools in 1924. It’s size was augmented by Duncan’s pupils when the school was closed in the early 1930s. Grades one through nine were taught in a new brick building to which an auditorium for vocational instruction, sports, drama and assembly was added later. The cannery and shop served both the school and the community. A teacherage was built nearby. The gym was destroyed by a tornado in 1944 and not rebuilt. Goldmine closed in 1956, the students being divided between Eagle Grove and Vanna.
Goldmine Consolidated School was created by the combination of Sandy Grove and Old Goldmine Schools in 1924. It’s size was augmented by Duncan’s pupils when the school was closed in the early 1930s. Grades one through nine were taught in a new brick building to which an auditorium for vocational instruction, sports, drama and assembly was added later. The cannery and shop served both the school and the community. A teacherage was built nearby. The gym was destroyed by a tornado in 1944 and not rebuilt. Goldmine closed in 1956, the students being divided between Eagle Grove and Vanna.
Erected 2007 by Hart County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 34° 17.552′ N, 83° 2.754′ W. Marker is near Canon, Georgia, in Hart County. Marker is on Airline-Goldmine Road, 0.1 miles north of Royston Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5298 Airline-Goldmine Road, Canon GA 30520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Goldmine. None of the Goldmine Consolidated School buildings remain.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
2. Goldmine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
