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The History of Woolsey
Friends of Historic Woolsey's goal is to preserve, honor, and learn from Woolsey’s past to benefit future generations. Named in honor of Dr. Isaac Gray Woolsey, a minister, doctor, farmer, landowner, and philanthropist, Woolsey, originally called Woolseyville, was a thriving town in its heyday.
The town had a train depot, school, bank, post office, jail, millinery, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, peach packing plant, doctor’s office, lumber business, general store, and church. Trains from the Atlanta-Hawkinsville Railroad Company carried cotton, peaches, and other crops north to Atlanta. President Franklin D. Roosevelt would frequently stop in Woolsey on his train rides to Warm Springs.
Preserving Our Heritage
In addition to working with national, state, and county historic preservation organizations, Friends of Historic Woolsey partners directly with the mayor and the town council. Together, we guide Woolsey’s historic preservation efforts, providing current residents and visitors with historic, educational, and cultural opportunities to learn about the town and the surrounding area.
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