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Ralph Quarterman Grocery

Allenhurst, Georgia

A neighborhood grocery store established a local civil rights leader.  

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One of two businesses that were owned by Civil Rights activist and NAACP leader Ralph Quarterman. His home from 1937 is located next door. According to locals, there was once a gas pump and a huge farm at the original shop.

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Located on Wilder Rd off of Dunlieve Rd. Located about a half mile from the Marathon gas station.

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