Juniper,

Marion County, GA

Provided by Jon Posey

These photos were all taken before 1930, all except the one of the Coffin Factory of which I took in 1983 at which time the Grist Mill had fallen in, the dam had been broken and the lake had many half grown trees growing in the lake bed. The rest of Juniper at that time consisted of the Methodist Church which is now gone (2011), the house of John Alexander Posey and his wife Leila Pearl Chalkley and one other home that I cant remember at this time who lived in it. Both houses were abandoned in 1983 when my father and I saw them on a visit. The house of John A J Posey is the only one still standing abandoned. (2011)

Juniper Lake, pre 1930

Grist Mill, pre 1930

Coffer Dam, pre 1930

Coffin Factory, 1983

The Poseys operated a Coffin Factory at Juniper early in the 20th century.

Isaac Comfort Chandler Home, Juniper

Isaac attempted to sell the property about 1895, but kept the property until his death in 1896.The description of the property was as follows in a Columbus, Georgia paper: "It is known as Juniper Mills, located about eight miles from Geneva, Georgia, consisting of a first class water power sufficient for factory purposes, the Best Grist Mill in the County containing three sets of stones, also a large wooden building with power constructed for running machinery. A residence of eight large rooms, and necessary out buildings, stables etc... About fifty acres are attached with a mill pond. Dated 04 Dec 1895 Isaac Comfort Chandler.

 Rev. George Thomas Thomas assumed ownership and used it as a home base when he went on the preaching circuit., about 1903 Sarah Chandler Sibley and family was living in the homeplace and stayed there until her death in 1905. Sometime between 1905 and 1915 the Poseys acquired the property.

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