A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into. ~ Ansel Adams
Pickens County - Central Area
Railroad buffs will have a field day (or several days) exploring Central. As the midpoint between the major population centers of Atlanta and Charlotte, 133 miles from each, this little town found itself the focus of a railroad boom in 1873. The Atlanta and Richmond Air Line Company set up shop and even gave the town its name. The flood of newcomers brought prosperity, and Main Street exploded. New shops, hotels and other businesses cropped up to meet the social and commercial needs of the burgeoning community. Much of the town’s character today is directly tied to the railroad. It’s obvious that the railroad tracks run through the middle of town or should we say the trains run through; local residents could set their watches by the passenger and freight trains that still rumble through daily.) Beyond that, much of the town’s architecture is representative of the Victorian era. Although the downtown area is thriving, care has been taken to preserve the original storefronts.
Water Tower
Central Roller Mill
Wal-Mart Shopping Center
Rec Field
Old Historial House
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
Church Street Apartments
Church Street Apartments
Central History Museum
Rocking Chairs
Bronze sculpture childen
Garden Bench
Bronze sculpure of Children
Out Building
Children Playing
Sitting area at the Museum
Bird House
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Bob Spalding
bob@eastatoe.com
