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Homeland, Charlton County, Georgia

Near Folkston lies Homeland. Founded as a northern colony in 1906 - especially for old Union soldiers - it was incorporated as the Town of Homeland on April 08, 1909 and as the City of Homeland on April 08, 1968. Original founders of the 1906 Colony Company include G. W. Moore - who had Camden County connections - and C. W. Waughtel. It was created from the Vickery and Fort tracts.

Homeland Colony Founders

Above: Homeland’s Founders (except for G. W. Moore). Photo provided by Julian LaVerne Crews.

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Above: Wade/Wrench/Hinds Home. Homeland, Charlton County, Georgia. Photo by Julian LaVerne Crews.

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Above: Two views of the Zarfos home in Homeland. This home was  built in 1910 by John Zarfos. Photo by Julian LaVerne Crews, 2008.

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Above: Two views of the Thompson-McLeod Home. Built by William H. Thompson ca 1911-1913. Mrs. Carrie McLeod lived there from 1919 until 1959. First photo from when the home was new. Second photo taken in 2006 by Julian LaVerne Crews.

 
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