East Juliette
Jones County
History & Heritage, Inc
History & Heritage, Inc
East Juliette Marker reads:
The Glover Community established in 1872 and later renamed East Juliette is located on the Ocmulgee River. A textile mill was erected in the early 1900's and employed between 175-250 people. Approximately 131 homes were built by the mil company to house their employees. A community church served as the first school. In 1939 a new school was built, serving around 100 students each year in grades one through nine. Eight wells provided water to the residents until 1941 when a treatment plant was built which shipped water to all the houses. Free electric power generated by the milling company was available. East Juliette residents were served by three grocery stores. A toll bridge over the Ocmulgee River operated until 1941 when the toll was eliminated and in 1976, a new concrete bridge was built. The mill burned down in March 1980 and workers relocated to find employment.
Marker placed by Jones County History and Heritage, Inc.
February 2023
The Glover Community established in 1872 and later renamed East Juliette is located on the Ocmulgee River. A textile mill was erected in the early 1900's and employed between 175-250 people. Approximately 131 homes were built by the mil company to house their employees. A community church served as the first school. In 1939 a new school was built, serving around 100 students each year in grades one through nine. Eight wells provided water to the residents until 1941 when a treatment plant was built which shipped water to all the houses. Free electric power generated by the milling company was available. East Juliette residents were served by three grocery stores. A toll bridge over the Ocmulgee River operated until 1941 when the toll was eliminated and in 1976, a new concrete bridge was built. The mill burned down in March 1980 and workers relocated to find employment.
Marker placed by Jones County History and Heritage, Inc.
February 2023
