Carnegie Library of Valdosta, Valdosta

Name: Carnegie Library of Valdosta
Address: 305 W Central Ave, Valdosta, 31601-5404, United States
Telephone: +1 229-247-4780

#4 among attractions in Valdosta

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The Carnegie Library of Valdosta is a Carnegie library building in Valdosta, Georgia. It was constructed in 1913 for $40,000, with help from a $15,000 Carnegie grant. It was the first building designed by local architect Lloyd V. Greer. It opened in 1914. Decades later it became a branch library and then the base for the Lowndes County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 12, 1984. It is located at 305 West Central Avenue. Originally part of the South Georgia Regional Library, the library building is now home to the Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum. ()

Built: 1913 (111 years ago)Coordinates: 30°49'52"N, 83°17'6"W

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305 W Central AveValdosta 31601-5404 United States

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+1 229-247-4780

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Nearby attractions include: Bazemore–Hyder Stadium, The Crescent, Valdosta State University, Lowndes County Courthouse.

1 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Bazemore–Hyder Stadium, Valdosta
27 min walk • Bazemore–Hyder Stadium at Cleveland Field is a stadium in Valdosta, Georgia. It is primarily used for American football, and is the home field of Valdosta High School. Valdosta State University, winner of the NCAA Division II National Football Championship in 2004, 2007, 2012, and 2018 also uses Bazemore–Hyder Stadium as a home field.
0.6 miN
Architecture
The Crescent, Valdosta
15 min walk • The Crescent, at 904 N. Paterson St. in Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia, is a Neoclassical house built in 1898. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
1.1 miN
Universities and schools
Valdosta State University, Valdosta
28 min walk • Valdosta State University is a public university in Valdosta, Georgia. It is one of the four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia. As of 2011, VSU had over 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. VSU also offers classes at Moody Air Force Base north of Valdosta in Lowndes County.
~1900 ftE
Historical place, Monuments and statues
Lowndes County Courthouse, Valdosta
10 min walk • Lowndes County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse building in Valdosta, Georgia. It was designed by Frank P. Milburn and completed in 1905. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980. It is located at Central and Ashley streets.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta
20 min walk • Sunset Hill Cemetery, located northwest of the intersection of North Oak Street and West Mary Street, is the oldest cemetery in Valdosta, Georgia.
~1900 ftNE
30°50'3"N • 83°16'49"W
First Presbyterian Church, Valdosta
10 min walk • Church
1.1 miN
Library
Odum Library, Valdosta
30 min walk • The Gertrude Gilmer Odum Library is the library of Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. It is named after Gertrude Gilmer Odum, who was Professor Emerita of English.
1 miE
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Valdosta
25 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Valdosta, Georgia is a historic Presbyterian church that was built in 1910. It is located at 313 N. Patterson Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It is the only Classical Revival-style church in Valdosta, and was designed by Atlanta architects James W.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Valdosta Commercial Historic District, Valdosta
10 min walk • The Valdosta Commercial Historic District in Valdosta, Georgia is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and expanded in 2002. It includes 81 contributing resources and 23 non-contributing resources.
0.7 miN
Interesting neighbourhood
North Patterson Street Historic District, Valdosta
19 min walk • The North Patterson Street Historic District is a historic district of 14 "grand homes" on North Patterson Street in Valdosta, Georgia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
~170 ftS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Fairview Historic District, Valdosta
1 min walk • Fairview Historic District, in Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia, is a 9.5 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It included 21 contributing buildings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Carnegie Library of Valdosta open?

Carnegie Library of Valdosta is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Carnegie Library of Valdosta?

Nearby attractions include Fairview Historic District, Valdosta (1 min walk), Lowndes County Courthouse, Valdosta (10 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Valdosta (10 min walk), Valdosta Commercial Historic District, Valdosta (10 min walk).