Ringer Store, US 27 & State Route 1, Carrollton

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The Ringer Store is a c. rural commercial building that is significant in the areas of architecture and commerce. The Ringer Store is an excellent example of an early twentieth century rural general store that functioned as an integral part of the community in which it was located. Description: The Ringer Store is a c. rural commercial building of frame construction. It possesses a gable roof with exposed rafters. A stepped concrete parapet wall adorned with the store's name is noted in the front gable. The exterior of the building is covered with sheets of aluminum siding upon which are painted the store's name and advertisements for Coca-Cola. A brick chimney with a corbelled cap is located on the rear elevation.

The customer entrance to the store is located on the front elevation and is presently boarded up. Flanking this entrance are a pair of windows that also are boarded up. Side entrances are noted on both sides of the building. Access to the interior was not possible. History: The Ringer Store is a small country store built by R.E. Ringer in and operated by Mr. Ringer until Mr. Ringer first purchased the land on which the store is presently located in from Goodwyn. The total land purchase consisted of approximately 20 acres. In Mr. Ringer built the farmhouse just north of the store. Two years later, he built the store. Mr.

Ringer lived in the farmhouse and operated his store until his death in A sign on the store indicates that at one time the structure may have been utilized by a wrecker and towing company, however, no information could be located to substantiate this. Mr. Ringer's estate was intact when he died, and all of his property was bequeathed to his only surviving heir, his daughter, Etta Ringer Flournoy. Upon Flournoy's death in the entire 20 acre parcel was sold to Charles Tony Walls. Mr. Walls presently resides in the farmhouse on the property. The Ringer Store is presently vacant. RINGER STORE HABS No. GA-2311 (Page 2)