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This building has had many different occupants over the years.  Some of those include Johnson's Grocery Store, Fleet's Shoe Store, The Emporium and Southern Electric

Mr. Perry Franklin Bloodworth opened this business in 1904.  After his death in 1941, the store was operated by his son James Bloodworth until his death in 1998.  In 1999, the Florida Secretary of State formally recognized "Bloodworth's" as an historical, significant business name.  A copy of the trademark and numerous artifacts can be seen at the Taylor County Historical Society (#16)

The structure previously located on this corner was known as the Peacock Building and housed the Emporium for many years.  The upstairs housed the dental offices of Dr. Henry and Dr. Peacock.  Unfortunately, it was demolished in 2008 because of safety concerns.

This building once housed the Western Auto Store.  Doug Powers operated the store with his on Tully and daughter Kay.  For many years, Mr. Powers was one of the largest sellers of firearms in the area.

This building housed the Bank of Perry in 1903 and the First National Bank from 1909 to 1930.  The second floor served as law offices for W. B. Davis and Claude Pepper during the 1920's.  Mr. Claude Pepper went on to represent Florida in the United States Senate from 1936 to 1951 and was elected to the House of Representatives in 1963.  A plaque honoring Mr. W. T. Cash, Florida's first State Librarian, is displayed at this location.  The Historical Society was formed October 18, 1971 for the purpose of bringing together people interested in Taylor County and Florida history.  The Historical Society has published over a dozen local history books entitled, "They Were Here."  

 In the early 1900's this space was the site of the local post office.  Post Office employees lived upstairs.

The first business opened in 1911.  The building was sold to Daisy Jones Blair in 1928 and in 1944 was sold to O. W. Jones and Jennifer Louque.  In 1950, "O'Quinn Drug Company" was sold to Henrietta O'Quinn. The building was sold again in 1976 to Jack Mills and Brenda Butler Wilson and the company name was changed to O'Quinn's Pharmacy.

this building housed the Taylor Adult Meals Program (TAMP) for several years.  Later, it housed the local employment offices.

This structure traces its history to 1870 when the congregation consisted of only 17 members.  They were served by the Reverend Howren Barrett as part of the Lafayette-Taylor Mission.  Reverend L. B. Bridges became pastor in 1908.

This building housed the County jail in 1912 and served as such until about 1958.  It then served as the local library until 1974.  It was purchased in 1989 by Attorneys Michael A. Smith, Jr. and Conrad Bishop, Jr. and restored for use as their law offices.  The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as being the oldest remaining public building in Taylor County.  The second floor of the building is equipped with a patent "gallows" that remains to this day.