One of the great things I like about DPS is the many places others have taken me via the shots they have posted. I've been all over the world, thanks to DPS. Now I'd like to go to some small towns. There's something special about small towns. They have a style and culture that is unique. I thought it would be a great idea to have a place where we can all post
Scenes From A Small Town. It can be any small town, whether you live there, work there, or are just visiting. You might feature some unique attraction, the local gathering place, or even the locals! Anything that you might add as explanation would be enjoyed by all.
So let's go to some small towns!
I'll start by rehashing a post I did on SYS. I did a lot of research, so don't think you need to go in as much depth as this.
Let me introduce you to Winder, GA. (The i is long, as in wind up the clock)
The Winder area was occupied by creek indians and was known as Snodon. When white settlers started inhabiting the area in 1793, it was known as Jug and then ten years later as Jug Tavern. Just down from the depot is Fort Yargo State Park You've seen some posts from me of pictures I've made while at lunch at the park. The original fort, built in 1793 is still standing inside the park.
Duck Head apparel operated a plant in Winder, so if you bought Duck Head clothes anytime previous to the last 15 years, there's a chance they were made in Winder.
Our first picture is the old train depot, built in 1892. It is located at the intersection of the railroad tracks and Broad street, the original center of town.
Just up the street from the train depot is the courthouse. Here's a shot of a circus flyer stuck on a window. See Tatanka, the world's only performing buffalo at the National Guard armory. It doesn't get any more small town than that!
Every small town has its home team:
And of course, every Southern small town has its share of Victorian beauties
Okay, now let's see some of your favorite Scenes From a Small Town!