Jefferson in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Garage
Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2021
1. Garage Marker
Inscription.
Garage. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm. This garage was built in 1923. Its prominent location opposite the main house and substantial construction using concrete blocks reflect Mr. Ira's enthusiasm for automobiles. Joyce Ethridge remembered that he liked to buy the latest models and enjoyed motoring to Florida for winter vacations. As the front faces the main house, some care has been taken with its appearance; in particular the gable has an elaborate pattern of shingles. The large front doors are hung from a patented mechanism that allows them to swing inwards. , Inside, the main space could accommodate three vehicles. At times, Mr. Ira would purchase stripped-down vehicles, usually trucks, and would have them rebuilt for his own use or resale. On the south side of the building there is a room specially equipped for spray-painting these vehicles. In another room at the back of the garage, there is a pump drawing water from a well, one of several within the farmstead.
This garage was built in 1923. Its prominent location opposite the main house and substantial construction using concrete blocks reflect Mr. Ira's enthusiasm for automobiles. Joyce Ethridge remembered that he liked to buy the latest models and enjoyed motoring to Florida for winter vacations. As the front faces the main house, some care has been taken with its appearance; in particular the gable has an elaborate pattern of shingles. The large front doors are hung from a patented mechanism that allows them to swing inwards.
Inside, the main space could accommodate three vehicles. At times, Mr. Ira would purchase stripped-down vehicles, usually trucks, and would have them rebuilt for his own use or resale. On the south side of the building there is a room specially equipped for spray-painting these vehicles. In another room at the back of the garage, there is a pump drawing water from a well, one of several within the farmstead. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 34° 3.783′ N, 83° 35.267′ W.
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Marker is in Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County. It can be reached from Etheridge Road just south of Johnson Mill Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level between the large doors on the east/front side of garage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2355 Etheridge Road, Jefferson GA 30549, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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: Mule Barn, Yard and Cribs (a few steps from this marker); Wheat House (a few steps from this marker); Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); Commissary (within shouting distance of this marker);
Regarding Garage. Contributing property, Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, National Register of Historic Places #92000814.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2021
3. Garage (northeast elevation)
(the gable has an elaborate pattern of shingles • concrete block construction visible on right)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
