Russell County AlArchives Photo Place.....Villula Community Historical Sign September 2008
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                     VILLULA
 
   Originally known as Vilula, this community was formed about 1848 as a stage 
coach stop. For many years the only post office in this central part of the 
county was located here. William A. Lester served as the first postmaster. The 
Villula Methodist Episcopal Church South was organized about 1850 and served 
the community until 1900, when it was relocated to Pittsview. The church and a 
two-room schoolhouse were once situated at the front entrance of Villula 
Cemetery. Of special note is "The Bird's Nest", constructed by Colonel Lyman 
Martin about 1858. This historic house was operated for many years by Mrs. 
Helen Jeorg and was known far and wide as Villula Tea  Gardens.
 
 Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Friends of Villula 2002

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