Philomath GA Once Upon A Time Historic Barn Farming Landscape Art
by Reid Callaway
Title
Philomath GA Once Upon A Time Historic Barn Farming Landscape Art
Artist
Reid Callaway
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Philomath GA Once Upon A Time....by Reid Callaway
Historic Barn Farming Landscape Art
When I first ventured into the field to photograph the scenic, picturesque, old barn, I fell in love with the roof lines. They are so smooth and different from other barns we often see and admire. This historic find was a challenge to photograph and get right. After all is said and done the outcome was worth the hours of work that went into this image. The Lord provided this old barn and the majestic sky to go with it! A friend from my church, Grace Fellowship in Greensboro, GA suggested I find this treasure and photograph it and so I did.... Enjoy!
Philomath was settled around 1829, and the city was first called Woodstock. The nearest post office was a stage-coach stop between Atlanta and Augusta about four miles away. The people of Woodstock wanted their own post office. When the approval for one came, the name had to be changed because there was another Woodstock in Georgia.
The city was home to an all-boys boarding school, Reid Academy, to which boys came from all over the south to attend. The school was known throughout the state as one of the finest educational institutions of its time. Robert Toombs and Alexander Stephens were frequent visitors to the city and often made speeches at the school. Stephens suggested that the city's name should be changed to Philomath, which means a place of learning, because the school was such an important aspect to the community. Much of the early history of Philomath was centered on the Academy. The school buildings were eventually torn down and replaced with a one-story building, which was used as a community school until recent years when the students were transported to larger schools. The building was then converted into a community center.
Philomath is mentioned in the 1985 R.E.M song "Cant Get There from Here". The liner notes for the band's Eponymous compilation album identify Philomath as "located between Lexington and Crawfordville and used to have its own post office."
Philomath is mentioned in John McPhee's essay "Travels in Georgia" which appeared in the collection "Pieces of the frame". At the time of that writing (1973) Philomath's zip code was 30659. There was an attempt to register the above mentioned, Buffalo lick as a Georgia Natural Area.
A large number of cotton plantations had been laid out in and around Philomath, the oldest of which is called "The Globe".
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August 20th, 2015
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Reid Callaway
Thank you Judy Vincent for featuring my artwork in our group... USA Photographers! 2/13/2024
Reid Callaway
Thank you Nader Rangidan for featuring my artwork in our group.... Fine Art America Professionals! 2/13/2024
Reid Callaway
Thank you Lori for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 7/8/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Atlanta, GA for admiring and purchasing my image, "Once Upon A Time'. May this image be a blessing to you for years to come.
Reid Callaway
Thank you Laura Ragland for featuring my artwork in our group... WeatherUnderground Fans! 4/4/2016
Reid Callaway
Thanks so much Tina M Wenger for featuring my artwork in our group... Barn Lovers worldwide! 8/25/2015
Reid Callaway
Thanks so much Tina M Wenger for featuring my artwork in our group... Artist Best Five Artworks!
Reid Callaway
Thank you Kathy Krause for your kind words and for making this image one of your personal Favorites!
Reid Callaway
Thanks so much Debra and Dave Vanderlaan for featuring my artwork in our group...Barns Big and Small!
Reid Callaway
Thanks so much John Bailey for featuring my artwork in our group...Images That Excite You!
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Great lines on this barn roof Reid! Congrats on your Feature in Barns Big and Small. We also added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Reid Callaway
Thank you Judy Vincent for featuring my artwork in our group.... Landscape and Landmark Photography!