Gilmer County GaArchives Photo Group.....Memories Of Oakland Academy 1903
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 The Oakland Academy, located 8 miles east of Ellijay in the Cartecay section, 
was the first mission-type school in Gilmer County. It was established by 
Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson in 1887.The abundance of great oaks in the 
region prompted the name "Oakland". Originally a private school, Oakland was 
operated for many years as a church school by the M.E. Church (South). Students 
attended the academy from this and surrounding counties. In 1929, when the 
private school was discontinued, the property was deeded to Gilmer County for a 
county school.
 Fires destroyed the school in 1929, 1940, and 1955. The building currently in 
use was erected following the 1955 fire. This photo was taken in 1903 when C.F. 
Owen headed the institution, with Miss Carol Shelton assisting and also 
teaching some music. (L to R)
 1st row- Prof. Owen, Unknown,Mary Plemons, Mollie Hopper.
 2nd row- Lillie Foster, Caroline Cloniger, Vevie Teems, Bell Goss, Winifred 
Hudson,John Foster,Florence Simmons.
 3rd row- Janie Anderson,Rebecca Pettit,Ethie Teem,Unknown,Beulah Clark,Leila 
Simmons,Eula Tabor,Lucindy West,Dairy Martin.
 4th row- Mary Anderson,Mattie Foster,Unknown,Eva Hopper,Lester Holden,Will 
James,George Compton.
 The gentleman seated in the chair is J.C.Anderson father of Janie and Mary 
Anderson. He arrived at the school to escort his daughters home and stayed for 
the picture.

Additional Comments:
Mollie Hopper was my Great Grandmother. Her sister Eva Hopper is in the picture 
also next to Lester Holden who became Mollie's brother-in-law in 1906.
This is everyone that attended Memories of Oakland Academy. 

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