Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Acree Mitchell Grocery Store

circa 1857

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

1. Acree Mitchell Grocery Store Marker

Inscription.
This is the oldest building in downtown. It was originally a free-standing building and a popular gathering place for early Toccoa residents. The building was later used as a Masonic Lodge and an art gallery. The bricks used in its construction are hand-made. Presented by the City of Toccoa

Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 34° 34.768′ N, 83° 19.734′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is on Doyle Street west of North Pond Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the east (right) corner of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main Street Café (here, next to this marker); Parker Newman Drugstore and Soda Shop (a few steps from this marker); The Rebel (a few steps from this marker); Martha Park Dress Shop (a few steps from this marker); Red Apple Grocery / Sears (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Western Auto Associate Store (within shouting distance of this marker); McCurry's Men's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Pool Room (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toccoa.

Regarding Acree Mitchell Grocery Store. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.

Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
Originally built circa 1857 when Stephens County was still a part of Habersham County, The Studio is the oldest building in Downtown Toccoa. The Studio was originally a free-standing building constructed in the style of the times with hand-made bricks. The staircase to the upstairs was outside the building and was moved inside as Downtown Toccoa expanded. (Submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Acree Mitchell Grocery Store Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

2. Acree Mitchell Grocery Store Building

(marker visible near the east [right] corner of the front facade)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.