Valdosta's predecessor was Troupeville. In fact, much of Troupeville picked up and moved a few miles east to take advantage of the railway and thus Valdosta was born. Troupeville, GA was named after Governor Troup, but for unknown reasons Troup Street in Valdosta appears as both "Troup" and "Troupe" depending on the source, and the same goes for the town itself. However you spell it, Troup Street is absolute gem in terms of relatively untouched homes circa early 1900s. On my most recent trip I started at the south end of Troup Street near the Salvation Army building and immediately noticed a dutch(?) colonial. This find was special for a few reasons: one being its not a common style around here, and additionally its not a personal favorite style of architecture so it tends to visually stand out to me, and it was my first colonial. A few blocks north I found another colonial, this one I believe to be a good match to the Sears Van Jean.
216 N. Troup St., Valdosta, GA
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First glance similarities, needs furthur research.
A Sears Van Jean?
503 N. Troupe St., Valdosta, GA
In the background a view of the front/side (interchangeably). I will get better pictures, but note the semicircle window. Also a good match are the windows (original, I think) in the 2nd story center. Those are a ringer. I'll link an article where differences are noted in other examples.
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