Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Jule Oakes House
My Word is my Bond
Jule Oakes 1888-1966
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022
1. The Jule Oakes House Marker
Inscription.
The Jule Oakes House. My Word is my Bond. 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 world war one 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.
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 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 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: Tipsy Mules & Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); Honest Alley
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 722 times since then and 36 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.
