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National Register of Historic Places listings in Appling County, Georgia facts for kids

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Did you know that some buildings and places are so special and important that they are officially recognized as "historic"? In Appling County, Georgia, there are several amazing places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government to help protect and celebrate buildings, structures, and sites that have a lot of history and meaning. Let's explore some of these cool spots!

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Historic Places in Appling County

Appling County Courthouse

The Appling County Courthouse is a really important building in Baxley. It's where many official decisions for the county are made, like court cases and government meetings. This grand building was finished in 1908, which means it's over 100 years old! It stands proudly in the middle of Courthouse Square.

Appling County Courthouse, Baxley, GA, US
The Appling County Courthouse, built in 1908.

Bank of Surrency

In the town of Surrency, you can find the old Bank of Surrency. This building was constructed in 1911. Banks are places where people keep their money safe and get loans. While it used to be a bank, by 2007, it was being used as the city hall, which is where the local government for the town operates.

Bank of Surrency, Surrency, Georgia, US
The historic Bank of Surrency building.

Citizens Banking Company

Another historic bank building in Baxley is the Citizens Banking Company. Located at 112-116 North Main Street, this building was also built in 1911. It's cool to think about how these old buildings once served as busy centers for money and business in the early 1900s.

Citizens Banking Company, Baxley, GA, US
The Citizens Banking Company building in Baxley.

C. W. Deen House

The C. W. Deen House is a historic home located at 413 North Main Street in Baxley. This house was built a bit earlier than the banks, sometime between 1894 and 1897. It's a great example of the kind of homes people lived in over a century ago.

C.W. Deen house, Baxley, GA, US
The historic C. W. Deen House.

United States Post Office-Baxley, Georgia

The United States Post Office-Baxley, Georgia building is another important structure in Baxley. Post offices are where we send and receive mail. This particular building was constructed in 1935 or 1936. Today, it's no longer used as a post office but instead houses the magistrate court, which handles smaller legal cases.

US Post Office, Baxley, GA, US
The former U.S. Post Office in Baxley, now used for the magistrate court.
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