Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
1. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck Marker
The City of Cuthbert purchased the 1929 American LaFrance soon after it first came on the market. The truck was instrumental during the Patterson Hospital Fire in 1946. The truck was housed in the fire station on Court Street and used by the Cuthbert Fire Department until 1971 when the City of Cuthbert donated it to the Randolph County Fire and Rescue Squad. Retired from service, the truck was repainted and used in parades for a number of years. On loan from the Randolph County Fire and Rescue Squad, the truck was partially restored by members of the Dixie Auto Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 31° 46.359′ N, 84° 47.357′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of Court Street (Georgia Route 216) and Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street. The marker and fire truck exhibit are located at the southeast corner of the Historic Randolph County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Court Street, Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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: Randolph County (here, next to this marker); The Second Creek War in Randolph County (a few steps
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Also see . . .
1. American LaFrance (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: American LaFrance (ALF) was an American vehicle manufacturer which focused primarily on the production of fire engines, ladder trucks, and emergency apparatus such as ambulance and rescue vehicles. Originally located in Elmira, New York, the final iteration of the company was located in Summerville, South Carolina. On 17 January 2014, American LaFrance announced the cessation of operations.(Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. American LaFrance 100 Series
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
2. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck Marker
Looking southwest across the Historic Randolph County Courthouse grounds. Pine Street crosses in the background and Court Street is just beyond the image frame to the left. The marker is mounted atop a pole located beside the fire truck exhibit.
Excerpt: The 100 Series Metropolitan was an early model of custom fire apparatus made by American LaFrance, produced only from 1926 to 1929. Reviving a model name previously used by steam fire engines, the new 100 Series pumpers and aerials featured a new, higher radiator and hood and updated metal cowl which enclosed the instrumental panel. The trucks had chain or bevel drive. In standard, the 100 Series trucks had a 6 cylinder 105 hp engine.(Submitted on October 11, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Type 169 (1926) - city-service ladder truck with 750 gpm rotary pump.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
3. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
4. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
5. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
6. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 5, 2025
7. 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
