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

Ford Plantation Commissary

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 27, 2019

1. Ford Plantation Commissary Marker

Inscription. The Commissary building and complex was built by Henry Ford in 1941 to serve the local community and the employees of Ford's Richmond Hill Plantation. It sold groceries, dry goods and general merchandise at reasonable prices and specialized in fresh meats and vegetables. Also here was the Bakery, familiarly known to locals as the "Sweet Shop", and operate for a number of years by Ira C. Womble. In 1941 a building adjacent to the Bakery was refurbished to serve as the new post office for the community renamed that year as Richmond Hill.

Erected by Coastal Bryan Heritage Trail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 31° 56.307′ N, 81° 18.229′ W. Marker is in Richmond Hill, Georgia, in Bryan County. It is at the intersection of Ford Avenue (Georgia Route 144) and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling south on Ford Avenue. Building is now the Coastal Community Christian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10770 Ford Avenue, Richmond Hill GA 31324, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain, on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles,

and in Greater Savannah.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ford Plantation Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Canaan Church (about 600 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); The "Bottom" Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martha-Mary Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); Community House (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Ford at Richmond Hill (approx. half a mile away); J. F. Gregory (approx. half a mile away); Robert E. Lee (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond Hill.

Additional commentary.
1. Commissary
I've been informed recently that my grandfather Lambert N Martin worked at the commissary. Many of my relatives worked for Mr Ford and I would like to know if other photos exists. I have photos that you may be interested in as well. Please reply.

Editor's Note: Thank you, yes, we would be happy to publish additional photos related to this or other markers. At the moment all of the information we have is on the marker page. If we hear from others we will let you know.

— Submitted October 31, 2021, by Tara Farmer of Barnwell, South Carolina.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 27, 2019

2. Ford Plantation Commissary Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.