We wrapped up February with a trip — short in distance, but a long way back in time. We met at Applebee’s on Taylor Road and motored only 15-miles down the road, but 100-years into the past, for a visit to Teasley’s Mill. This collection of relocated buildings and artifacts included: a carriage house, “visible gas pump” filling station, a General Store & Post Office and two hewn log cabins — each furnished with period decor; all done by Mr. Parker G. Mount, to recreate the 1900s village of Teasley’s Mill, originally located just up the road. Mr. Mount led our tour of the thousands of items on display while describing the items of interest, evoking memories, and fielding questions from our members.
When the tour ended, it was just another 12 miles to Red’s Little School House for lunch. This actual former school house has been converted into the restaurant while maintaining the charm of the old one-room school complete with blackboards, wall maps and pictures of all of our presidents. The buffet included a huge selection of home-cooked style entrees and vegetables. (This was the part where it WASN’T like the school lunches I remember.) And, don’t forget dessert. The lemon, chocolate, and coconut pies keep customers coming back for more.
After eating,we motored another 4 miles down Meriwether Road to visit with Dan and Olivia Adkison at their own little town. This time, we landed in the 1950s & 1960s –about half-way back to the present. Dan has wall-to-wall signage, scores of perfectly restored gas pumps, and his extensive collection of British cars. Dan’s most recent addition was a Pan Am Gas display to complement his already over-whelming collection of automobilia and cars.
Special thanks to Mr. Parker Mount and Dan Adkison for preserving the past and opening their doors for us.
Russell
Here are some photos of our outing and here are Terry’s photos: