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. 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. Marker is in Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from Etheridge Road just south of Johnson Mill Road, on the right when traveling

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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.

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); Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith's Shop and Carpenter's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Milking Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Tractor Shed (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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

Garage (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2021

2. Garage (southeast elevation)

(marker is visible between doors, near center)

Garage (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

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 75 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.