Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Jule Oakes House

“My Word is my Bond”

— Jule Oakes 1888-1966 —

The Jule Oakes House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

1. The Jule Oakes House Marker

Inscription. In 1935, Jule Oakes moved his beloved wife Jewel and his family into this house. With love and hard work, they transformed it into a warm and inviting showplace. On any given Saturday, the Oakes' home, kitchen, and front porch hosted family and visitors: the door was never locked. The man that served his country in the Calvary in France during WWI also served his community as a 50 year Mason and even served Lawrenceville as Mayor in the years 1949 and 1950. He was known for a generous heart and infectious sense of humor. He often said, "My word is my bond,” which was proven true by his successful land and business ventures. All things considered, Jule Oakes' philanthropic spirit and dedication to his community are what lives on today as his main legacy. Building Built Circa 1893. Dedicated in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 33° 57.398′ N, 83° 59.219′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. It is on East Crogan Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at

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or near this postal address: 137 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville GA 30046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tipsy Mules & Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); Honest Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cotton Bag Wedding (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hubert Tucker Building (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Bill Arp (about 500 feet away); Gwinnett County (about 500 feet away); Button Gwinnett (about 500 feet away); Garrard’s Cavalry Raid (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

2. The Jule Oakes House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 734 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.