Caboose SBD 20634 - Daisy, GA
N 32° 09.049 W 081° 50.214
17S E 421078 N 3557459
Like many of the towns in the area, Daisy grew up around the railroad. This caboose represent's Daisy's heritage. It is located near the corner of River St and Railroad St in Daisy, GA.
Waymark Code: WM3HY7
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2008
Views: 4
From the Claxton Enterprise web site:
"Like many of the towns that once prospered along the route of the railroads as they carved their way through the piney woods opening lines west from Savannah, Daisy emerged as a prosperous trade center after the railroad came through in 1890. Cotton was once ginned in Daisy and shipped by train to factories around the country. So was turpentine, which was stored in barrels manufactured in the town for shipment by rail. Much preservation has been done in recent years to make Daisy more appealing to residents and visitors. Original buildings along the main street have been restored, extensive landscaping added, and a red caboose is featured prominently as a part of the scenic town located about two miles east of Claxton. Daisy's city hall, left (decorated for Christmas), has been preserved since the early 1900s when it once served as the office of Dr. George W. Ellarbee."
Current Use:
park display
Type Of Caboose: Cupola, "Standard"
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Visit Instructions:
Please visit the location of the caboose, brake van, or guard van, provide visit details through photo or narrative.