Miami Valley Peach Packing Barn
Story
Constructed around 1900, this barn was originally part of the Miami Valley Fruit Farm, a thriving peach operation owned by J.E. Davidson, a senator and a key figure in establishing Georgia as the heart of “peach country.” The barn remains one of the few intact relics of the early 20th-century peach industry, offering a rare glimpse into the region’s agricultural past and its pivotal role in shaping Georgia’s agricultural legacy.
Threat
The barn has not been in active use for many years and is in a state of deterioration. In addition to natural decline, a major industrial site is being developed in the surrounding area, with thousands of acres recently sold to the county for future industrial expansion. While the barn’s eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places may protect it from the current development plans, growing development pressure in the area poses an ongoing threat. Encroaching development could further isolate the barn, impact its historic setting, and create long-term preservation challenges.
Disclaimer: The Georgia Trust does not own nor has any direct involvement with this historic site. The Trust’s involvement is limited to listing it on our Places in Peril list to bring awareness to it.
Photos by Anthony Cantrell
