Historic Plaque Dedication: 80 E. Doyle Street

Press Release

Release: Immediate

Contact:  Christian Hamilton, 706.898.5777

RE: Historic Plaque Ceremony, 80 E. Doyle Street, March 6, 2017

TOCCOA, GA – The sixth historic plaque in the 2016-2017 series of plaques dedicated to downtown buildings will be unveiled on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 5 p.m., at 80 E. Doyle Street.

The Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store served as one of Toccoa’s many “five-and-dime” stores throughout the city’s downtown history. The building in which it was housed was constructed around 1906, shortly before the construction of the Stephens County Historic Courthouse in 1907.

A successful five-and-dime store during its time, after the increase in prices affecting both customers and owner, the Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store moved out of its location downtown. In the 1990s, this location was home to Powell’s Jewelry, a locally-owned jewelry store. Currently, the building is owned by Mr. Jack P. Green, a registered CPA, and was most recently occupied as the brick-and-mortar location for Just Sew Pretty, an online boutique dedicated to embroidery and more.

 The historic plaque program highlights ten historic buildings in Toccoa, and the remaining plaques are set to follow each month. Once all plaques have been installed, they will be added to Main Street Toccoa’s Historic Walking Tour Guide.

The Main Street Office is happy to answer any questions regarding the Historic Plaque Program. Please contact Christian Hamilton at 706.898.5777 for inquiries.

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