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A FISHING TRIP
This photo provided by Herbert Ozmore of Newnan shows a group of well-known, Newnan men on a fishing trip to Florida. One of the members of the group,…
These Costumed People
These costumed people were in a historical pageant which was presented in the second-floor auditorium of the Carnegie Library Building at West Broad and LaGrange Streets on the Court Square. The date of the event is unknown. Among those shown are…
Murray Street School, 1940
These first graders were students at the old Murray Street School in 1940-41 in the class of Mrs. Mable Holland. In the photo, are, from left, front, Nora Lee Abercrombie, Minnie Lee Olmstead, Betty Jo Hamby, Christine Tucker, unknown, unknown,…
Sarah-Hall Missionary Society
This group of women formed the Sarah Hall Ladies' Missionary Society at Central Baptist Church in 194, when Mrs. Karl Nixon (the former Mary Glover) was president. The picture is from a group of photos provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Klein, the late…
NEWNAN PUBLIC SCHOOL, CLASS
A post card shows a second grade Newnan Public School class, photographed at the former Temple Avenue School. The photo is among a group provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Klein. None of the youngsters are identified, and the date of the photo is…
CHRISTMAS SPLENDOR
This scene is of the Christmas decorations at Central Baptist Church in Newnan in 1938. The photo is among a group provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Klein.
A FISHING TRIP
This photo provided by Herbert Ozmore of Newnan shows a group of well-known, Newnan men on a fishing trip to Florida. One of the members of the group, Walter Sanders, provided the identification for the photo. Left to right are Lamar Potts, sheriff…
NHS FOOTBALL TEAM OF 1920
This photo provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Klein shows the Newnan High School Football Team of 1920. Included are Leigh North, Theron Welch, Clyde Lovern, Earnest Barron, Pigens Taylor, W.Y. Barnes, Pitts Johnson, Horace Kite, Roy Owens, Henry…
THIS WAS THE OFFICE OF
This was the office of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Jones around the turn of the century. The photo is provided by Winnie Glover Klein, his granddaughter, from a collection of her sister, the late Mary Nixon. Note the telephone on the wall at right and the…
THE EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL
The East Coweta High School graduating class of 1948-49 is shown in this photo. From left are, front row, seated, Herchell Couch, Georgine Currie (Harris), Roderick McDonald, Frances Jones, Jack Cooper, Oveda Abercrombie; standing, second row,…
A DOCTOR'S WAITING ROOM
This doctor's office waiting room was the reception area for Dr. Thomas Jefferson Jones around the turn of the century. This photo is provided by Winnie Glover Klein, his granddaughter. Dr. Jones lived until June 26, 1916. The well-known physician…
NEWNAN HIGH FACULTY, 1945-46
The faculty and staff members of Newnan High School for 1945-46 are shown on the steps of the old school building, which was located at the corner of Temple Avenue and Jackson Street. Left to right are, Ellen Tucker, social science; Maryella Camp,…
A BIRTHDAY PARTY
These youngsters are gathered at the old Swinton Hotel in Newnan for the fifth birthday party of Dr. Thomas C. Graham in 1939. From left are, front, first child unknown, Fanny Jones Glover, Tommy Glover, Mary Jane Hancock, fifth unknown, Lindy beers,…
LADIES BIBLE CLASS, CENTRAL BAPTIST
The Ladies' Bible Class of Central Baptist Church is shown in this photo. It is provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Cline from a group of photos that belonged to her sister, the late Mary Glover Nixon. Cliff Glover provided the identification for the…
NEWNAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND, 1948
This photo of the Newnan High School Band of 1948 is from a group of picture compiled by the former Central High School honors program and provided by the Coweta County School System. Playing are, back to front, first row, Tom Graham, Thyrza White,…
MR. GUY COLE
Mr. Guy Cole is shown in this photo at his office at the old R.D. Cole Manufacturing Company or "Cole Shop" probably during World War II. Ed Cole III provided the picture of his late grandfather. R.D. Cole Company was Coweta County's oldest industry,…
THE SOUTH COURT SQUARE
The South court square in downtown Newnan is shown in this photograph taken in the 1950s and which gives a fine view of the architectural design of the buildings.
DOLL HOUSE WAS FIXTURE AT COLE HOME
The doll house in this picture was built by R.D. Cole Manufacturing Company and put on exhibit for the Coweta Centennial September 1927. It was given by Edward Guy Cole to his daughter, Mrs. Minerva Cole Woodroof, who provided the photo. The picture…
SUNDAY SCHOOL GRADUATION
These Central Baptist Church youngsters are shown at a Sunday School graduation in the early 1930s. They were advancing from the Beginner's Department to the next level of the church school. In the photo are, from left, Bill Deck, James Hutchesn,…
THIS PHOTO OF A NEWNAN HIGH
This photo of a Newnan High football team was obained recently by Frank Bezenah. None of the players are identified, nor is the date of this photograph known. Anyone who knows the players and what year the team played is asked to contact Herb Bridges…
SCHOOL DAYS
School days are almost here for Coweta County youngsters. This scene shows a sixth grade class of the former Temple Avenue School in Newnan, probably in the early 1900s although the exact date is known. This photograph was obtained by Frank Bezenah,…
THESE NEWNAN MEN ARE GATHERED
These Newnan Men are gathered in front of the former store operated by H.C. Glover downtown. The store was located on the northeast corner of Spring and Greenville Streets, across Spring from the Post Office building. In the photo made about 1910…
CENTENNIAL FLOAT
This photo from a collection provided by Mrs. Winnie Glover Cline shows a float entered by the Sarah Dickinson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in the Coweta County Centennial Parade September 28, 1927. It was photographed at Mrs. Mary…
TAYLOR'S BARBER SHOP
Taylor's Barber Shop was located on East Broad Street in the space now occupied by the MONY firm. This photo is provided by Paul B. Ferrell who was a barber at the shop. In front of the shop are, from left, an unidentified shoe shine boy, barbers…
NEWNAN FIRST METHODIST
The cornerstone for the first brick building of the Newnan First Methodist Episcopal Church was laid on August 25, 1874. Two views of the old church building are shown in these photographs. The church, the congregation of which is now Newnan First…
GLOVER PEACH PACKING SHED
This scene photographed in 1927 is at the peach packing shed of Howard C. Glover. The shed was located on Georgia Highway 16 west of Newnan, next to the Atlanta and West Point Railroad. Notice the box car at left. It is believed that the man standing…
KIWANIS CHRISTMAS DINNER
This holiday scene shows a Newnan Kiwanis Club Christmas banquet in the 1940s at the old Swinton Hotel. Around the center table are, clockwise from front left, Roy Brown, Frank Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Hamp Smith Sr., Rubye Smith, Bessie Starnes,…
Selling Cotton: Newnan, Ga.
This scene of "Selling Cotton: Newnan, Ga." was included in a set of ten views titled "Singer Souvenir of the South." The set was published by the Singer Sewing Machine Company in the early 1900s and distributed at Singer stores in every city. Other…
POSTCARD VIEWS OF COURTHOUSE
The Coweta County Courthouse has been a favorite scene for photographers over the years, and it has appeared on a number of postcards. James D. Ferguson shares these scenes from two early postcards, along with some information on postcard dating. At…
SOUTH COURT SQUARE
This early photograph of downtown Newnan features the corner of Greenville Street and South Court Square, looking south. The Southern School of Telegraphy was located on the upper floors of this building, and Miss Ella Turner, Fine Millinery,…
T.G. FARMER FAMILY
Gathered on the steps of their home on Jefferson Street are members of the Thomas Gholston Farmer family, from left, front, Hugh A. Farmer Sr., Thomas G. Farmer Jr., T.G. Farmer Sr., Sallie Faver Farmer (holding T.G. Hamilton), Nannie Cliff Farmer…
T.G. FARMER HOME
Graceful homes once lined the section of Jefferson Street from Oak Hill Cemetery to the point where Bullsboro Drive now begins. This residence stood on property now occupied by the Bank of Coweta, Georgia Federal and Pizza Hut. It was built by Thomas…
THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY AND AUDITORIUM
The Carnegie Library and auditorium and the Central Baptist Church in the background are shown in this photograph of downtown Newnan from the early 1900s. Notice the unimproved streets with stepping stones and the old street light hanging overhead.
ERASTUS W. LANDERS
Erastus W. Landers, born on March 16, 1884, in Tyron, Chattoga, Co., Ga., was married April 27, 1904, in Newnan to Frances Almeady Chaffin of Randolph Co., Alabama. They moved to Coweta County around 1960, where Erastus lived until his death in 1965.…
THIS EARLY SCENE OF NEWNAN
This early scene of Newnan from Herb Bridges' collection shows Washington Street looking west. All of the homes shown have been removed since that time. Notice the wide, unpaved street.
PLAYERS ON A NEWNAN HIGH BASEBALL
Players on a Newnan High Baseball team are shown in the picture on this postcard obtained recently by Frank Bezenah. The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society is seeking the names of the players and the year in which the photograph was taken. Anyone with…
THIS 1899 FAMILY PORTRAIT
This 1899 family portrait shows the William Walker Camp family. It was made on the porch of the William Drane Leigh house, which was located on the south side of Roscor Road at the intersection of Hospital Road. A picture of the house was published…
THE WILLIAM DRANE LEIGH
The William Drane Leigh house was located on the south side of Roscoe Road at the intersection of Hospital Road. Members of the Leigh and Camp families are shown in front of the home in this picture from 1899. From left are, unknown, unknown, Margery…
RAGLAND HARDWARE
This scene is of Ragland Hardware Company in downtown Newnan about 1928. Harold Ragland, standing at center, was the owner of the building on Greenville Street. At left behind the counter is W.T. Herrin, father of Mrs. Glover Sewell who provided this…
THESE NEWNAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BOYS
These Newnan High School Senior boys of the 1920-21 term are gathered on the steps of the old high school. The photo is provided by Milliard Hubbard. He could only identify some of those pictured by last name. From left are, front, - Hill, Charlie…
CHILDREN OF C.J. BARRON
A family photo of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Barron and the eldest six of their children was published in the February 2, 1988, edition of the Times-Herald. This photo shows the younger six children born after the first photo was taken. It was made about 1917…
JACKSON STREET IN NEWNAN
This unusual view of Jackson Street in downtown Newnan, looking south, was featured on an early picture post card which was postmarked in 1915.
FOLLIES 1948
The Newnan Junior Service League Follies, a benefit show staged about every four years, has been a tradition since 1941. This group of young women performed in the 1948 edition of the show. The scene is from a show program provided by Katie Arnall…
SOUTHERN SNOWBALLS
Even if there is not much snow in Coweta County, youngsters always make the best of what does fall. In the scene at top, several little boys in Newnan show off their Southern-style snowballs filled with leaves about 1928 or 1929. They are shown in a…
COWETA VETERANS CLUB
This scene was photographed at the unveiling of the bronze plaque at the Coweta Veterans Club on April 25, 1950. The youngsters helping with the ceremony are Paul W. Stubbs, left, and Christine Payton Burnette, right. They were the two youngest…
ATKINSON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 1920
This interesting photograph of the fifth grade students of Atkinson Grammar School on Nimmons Street in Newnan in 1920 was given to Theodore "Theo" Routon Brooke by Ed Wilkerson before 1984. Only five of the students could be identified by the…
EAST NEWNAN SCHOOL STUDENTS, 1921
These students in the class of Miss Letha Starr are posed in front of the old East Newnan School in 1921. The building is an early one that burned, The photograph is provided by Irene Harris Medley and Myra Harris. Mrs. Harris' husband is among those…
W.G. POST SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
The W.G. Post Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church in Newnan gathered in the church fellowship hall to celebrate an anniversary of the Post Bible Class in the 1930s. From left are, seated, Allen Post, who became a noted Atlanta…
MURRAY WAREHOUSE BLOCK
This postcard scene of the Murray Warehouse Block building just off the Court Square on West Washington Street. The postcard listed the address as 2450 West Washington, about which Pinson is surprised because he started Newnan Electric Company in…
WEST SIDE OF COURT SQUARE
This picture post card presents a fine view of the west side of the court square in the early 1900s. The dime store building in the foreground later became the Alamo Theatre and is now being refurbished. Notice the Carnegie Library in the background…
THE "JAZZ WAGON"
Lowery "Rat" Welch is pictured in his modified version of the T-Model Ford automobile which he named the "Jazz Wagon." The scene is Greenville Street in 1923, during the Roaring Twenties.