Thomaston in Upson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

O. W. Jones & Son Mural

O. W. Jones & Sons Mural Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

1. O. W. Jones & Sons Mural Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1910, O.W. Jones & Son was an institution for over half a century -selling anything from livestock to washing machines. It was a place where everyone met and everyone heard the latest gossip. Many characters passed through these doors, and it was here that the good folks of Thomaston felt a true sense of community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 32° 53.234′ N, 84° 19.558′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Georgia, in Upson County. It is at the intersection of East Gordon Street (Georgia Route 36/74) and South Center Street (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling east on East Gordon Street. The mural is on the south facing side of Lilly Jane's Clothing store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 S Center Street, Thomaston GA 30286, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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: First Cannon Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Upson County Revolutionary War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Upson Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); General John B. Gordon (within shouting distance of this marker); Upson County World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Upson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Upson County Korean War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Timothy Bernard Seay, Jr. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomaston.

O. W. Jones & Son Mural. Upson County Courthouse is across to the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

2. O. W. Jones & Son Mural. Upson County Courthouse is across to the left

O. W. Jones & Son Mural at corner of East Gordon and South Center Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

3. O. W. Jones & Son Mural at corner of East Gordon and South Center Streets

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.