Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store
circa 1906
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
1. Barron and Lawrence 5 & 10 Cent Store Marker
One of Toccoa’s “five-and-dime” stores, Barron and Lawrence sold discounted household and personal products, all for only five or ten cents each. The exterior originally made use of intricate individual glass panels, which formed its large transom windows.
Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 34° 34.758′ N, 83° 19.718′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. Marker is on Doyle Street just west of North Pond Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the west (right) corner of the front facade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 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. Red Apple Grocery / Sears (a few steps from this marker); Western Auto Associate Store (a few steps from this marker); The Rebel (a few steps from this marker); Stephens Federal Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Acree Mitchell Grocery Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Martha Park Dress Shop
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Regarding Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.
Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
When Barron and Lawrence took over the location, they implemented the trending financial structure of selling all of their products for either 5 or 10 cents exactly, a concept made famous by F.W. Woolworth in 1878. A successful five-and-dime store during its time, after the increase in prices to both customers and owner, the Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store moved out of its location downtown. (Submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
2. Barron and Lawrence 5 & 10 Cent Store Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021
3. Barron and Lawrence 5 & 10 Cent Store Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
