Plains in Sumter County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Williams Warehouse
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2021
1. Williams Warehouse Marker
Luther David Wise and Edwin Timmerman built Williams Warehouse, originally called Timmerman and Wise Warehouse, in 1896. Frank Forth Timmerman, Edwins son, also assisted with the efforts. The warehouse handled seed, fertilizers, cotton and bricks.
From 1926 to 1939, Frank Forth Timmerman and Oscar Williams Sr. were owners and the name of the warehouse changed to Timmerman and Williams Warehouse. Following the death of Mr. Timmerman in 1939, Mrs. Timmerman retained half ownership until 1941 when Mr. Williams became sole owner.
In 1952, two of Mr. Williams sons, George Frank Sr. and Oscar Albert, Jr. became partners and owners of Plains Cotton Warehouse.
In 1980, George Frank Sr. and Oscar Albert Jr. took into business their sons: George Frank Jr., John Oscar, Oscar Albert III, and Larry.
Today the warehouse deals more widely with peanuts and fertilizer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 32° 1.997′ N, 84° 23.552′ W. Marker is in Plains, Georgia, in Sumter County. It is on South Bond Street (Georgia Route 45) south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the subject building, facing
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 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: Carter Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Carter Peanut Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Walters Grocery Company (within shouting distance of this marker); M and M Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Plains Inn and Antique Mall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plains Honors Her Own Jimmy Carter (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plains.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2021
2. Williams Warehouse Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2021
3. Vintage Promotional Rain Gauge
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2021
4. Williams Warehouse (east elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
