NOTE: We have had requests for information on the Ritch-Carter-Martin House on Highway 341 here in Odum. The following is taken from the December 27, 1998 edition of the Press Sentinel. We hope to add pictures of the house in
Train Depot
As far back as 1888, travelers would gather at the Odum Depot to wait for one of two new daily passenger trains. Somewhere around 1904, the original Odum Depot was destroyed by fire. In 1905, a new Depot was built
Incorporation
An Act to Incorporate the Town of OdumApproved August 22, 1907 An Act to incorporate the town of Odum, in Wayne County, Georgia, to define its corporate limits, declare its powers, and for other purposes. Section 1: Be it enacted by
Odum – Brief History
In 1867, Odum was originally known as Haslam, named after a sawmill owner. One year later, its name was changed to Satilla for the nearby Satilla Creek. In 1870, it was known as Number Five for its railroad station. Then,
Odum Homecoming
Hope you had a great time in the Little Town With A Big Heart! Thanks for coming! See you October 3, 2020! Odum Homecoming History The present-day annual Odum Homecoming event had its beginning with the Bicentennial Celebration in December
Garden Club
The Odum Garden Club is determined to make the Odum community a beautiful and better place to live. They have been faithful and have given much support to the community for many years. The club’s motto is “Through our work