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

McCurry's Men's Shop

circa 1900

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

1. McCurry's Men's Shop Marker

Inscription.
One of the oldest buildings in town, Mr. Carl McCurry opened his shop in 1929 with the mindset that every man in Toccoa deserves to dress up. This storefront is unique in that it was constructed with large separate bay windows. Ms. Phyllis Skelton has owned this building for many years. Presented by the City of Toccoa

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 1900.

Location. 34° 34.756′ N, 83° 19.747′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. It is on Doyle Street east of North Sage Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted below the window on the right (west) side of the storefront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Martha Park Dress Shop (a few steps from this marker); Blumenthal's (a few steps from this marker); The Rebel (a few steps from this marker); Parker Newman Drugstore and Soda Shop (a few steps from this marker); Pool Room (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Café

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Clipper Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Nickel Back (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toccoa.

Regarding McCurry's Men's Shop. Contributing property, Toccoa Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #11000879.

Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
Mr. McCurry treated his customers as if they were his own family members and went above and beyond to serve his clients, as he often allowed customers to pay with store credit. He would even help Acree Davis at the funeral home at times if someone was to be buried without a suit and tie. Carl McCurry’s Men’s Shop is an important location in the history of Toccoa’s beautiful downtown atmosphere and a callback to times when dressing up was the norm and not the exception, and when caring for one’s customers included treating them like family. (Submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

McCurry's Men's Shop Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

2. McCurry's Men's Shop Building

(marker visible below window on right [west] side of storefront)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.