Chipley Historical Center Commemorates 116th Anniversary of 1908 Tornado: Invites Pine Mountain Locals to Free Event

The Chipley Historical Center (CHC) in Pine Mountain, Georgia, is marking the 116th anniversary of the 1908 Chipley Tornado. This event greatly influenced the town's history. The CHC is inviting locals to learn about the tornado's effects on the then Chipley town. Historian Malinda Brooks will discuss the event that took place on April 7, 1908. Attendees can view photos of the damage and a map of the storm's path.

The commemoration is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Family Life Center, First United Methodist Church of Pine Mountain. Entry is free and no booking is needed. CHC Chair Lou Brackett stressed the need to understand the town's history to appreciate its present. He urged the public to use the CHC for genealogical research.

The CHC, at 146 McDougald Ave, Pine Mountain, GA 31822, was founded in 1985. It collects and preserves historical documents, photos, and heritage. The center is in the original City Hall, a building from the early 1900s, including its two jail cells. The building is renovated and is on the National Register of Historical Places.

The CHC preserves historical items like old letters, photos, land grants, deeds, diaries, and newspapers. It encourages people with such items to help preserve the area's heritage. The restoration of the old City Hall was funded by community support, donations, membership fees, and volunteers.

The center is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. For more about the CHC and its activities, visit https://chipleyhistoriccenter.org/, call (706) 663-4044, or email info@chipleyhistoriccenter.org.

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