Schley County GaArchives Photo Document.....Americus Peach Co. 1920's 
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Nancy McMath Young nmyoung@alltel.net April 21, 2006, 11:44 am

Source:             Nancy McMath Young
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This old peach crate label was provided by Nancy McMath Young.  It dates from 
the late teens and early 1920's up until the mid 1940's when the McMath family 
owned the Americus Peach Company.  It comprised some 5,000 acres of family 
owned peach orchards in Schley and Sumter counties.  They also bought peaches 
from surrounding farmers for shipping to markets in New York, Chicago & 
Philadelphia.  This was once a booming business in the Schley/Sumter county 
area.  Each company had their own label and sometimes several.  They are 
highly collectible today for their historic significance and colorful artwork.

The family also owns the Americus Oil Company which was established in 1885.

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