Fondis Store
Elbert County
Opened in 1902, seven years after the community’s founding, the store served until 1949 as the community’s center of commerce and information.
Fondis Store
In addition to operating as a general store, the building variously shared space with a doctor’s office and pharmacy; welcomed the daily stage coach from Elbert; hosted meetings, parties, dances and celebrations; and on election day, served as the local polling place. The one-story brick building marked the center of the community and soon became its visual landmark.