Soperton in Treutlen County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Curt Barwick House

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 9, 2021

1. The Curt Barwick House Marker

Inscription. Erected in Emanuel County near Norristown about 1845 by Curtis M. Barwick (1823-1902). The basic structure was moved to the Gillis Spring Community of Treutlen County about 1960 by Christine Gillis Edenfield, granddaughter of the original builder. In June 1979 Christine Sumner Stewart, a direct descendent of the original owner, and her mother, Gladys Hudson Sumner, donated the structure to the City of Soperton for use as a Welcome Center in memory of J. Hafer Sumner. The multitude of descendents of Curtis M. Barwick have contributed immeasurably to the rich heritage of the Million Pines Community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 32° 26.226′ N, 82° 40.697′ W. Marker is in Soperton, Georgia, in Treutlen County. It can be reached from State Highway 29 just south of Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway (Interstate 16), on the left when traveling south. Marker and subject house are located on the northwest side of the truck stop and welcome center at this address. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 10636 Georgia Highway 29, Soperton GA 30457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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 3 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Treutlen County (approx. 6½ miles away); To Gov. Troup's Tomb (approx. 6½ miles away); Gov. Troup’s Tomb (approx. 7.1 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Governor Troup's Home (was approx. 9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 9, 2021

2. The Curt Barwick House Marker

(Curt Barwick House in background)

The Curt Barwick House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 9, 2021

3. The Curt Barwick House

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 9, 2021

4. The Curt Barwick House

Blackville, Georgia Post Office (1888-1904) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 9, 2021

5. Blackville, Georgia Post Office (1888-1904)

(on exhibit beside the Curt Barwick House)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.