Preserving African Americans Historic Sites in College Park, GA
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There's much to see here, and we invite you to share any of your College Park photos taken in the One Square Mile. As we work to create a digital library showcasing the people, places, and all things College Park, please feel free to share your family photos with us.  We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line at info@phoaa.org.

Preserving Our Heritage

The namesake of the Beavers Elementary School.

 

Parents' and teachers' opinions of the Jefferson Franklin Beavers Elementary School, College Park, Georgia 1957- 1958, 1958 


Email us to tell us when you attended Beavers and share a fond memory!

Dr. Otis McCree was born on December 16, 1914, in College Park, Georgia. At a very young age, he was determined to become a doctor. He attended Morehouse College and became a member  the  Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.


Email us to tell us about your memory of Dr. McCree!


Rufus Lee Bussey was the owner and proprietor of the Bussey's Grocery store.  His foresight and entrepreneurial acumen provided the community residents in the One Square Mile with fresh produce and staples for sustenance.  No "food desert" existed in College Park!


Email us to tell us about your memory of the Bussey's Grocery Store and the Bussey family!

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