Since 1914, the people of Paulk Funeral Home have been involved in the life and customs of Fitzgerald and Ocilla. The funeral home began as a part of J. L. Paulk's Paulk Company in Ocilla which encompassed a grocery store, furniture store, farm,...
Funeral Homes in Irwinville, GA
Places
Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Irwinville.
Zip codes in the city: 31760.
Irwin County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with.
Since 1914, the people of Paulk Funeral Home have been involved in the life and customs of Fitzgerald and Ocilla. The funeral home began as a part of J. L. Paulk's Paulk Company in Ocilla which encompassed a grocery store, furniture store, farm,...
In 1888, Mr. W. A. Murray gave up the profession of school teaching and came to the small sawmill town of Ashburn. His business ventures included grocery, hardware, and dry goods stores. He also owned a barber shop, livery stable, café, farm,...
Since 1888, families have turned to Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals for care during times of sorrow. Since those early days, it has been our goal to serve families with the highest level of compassion, attention and respect.
Nearby Funeral Homes for Irwinville
Ocilla, GA 31774
Tifton, GA 31794
Ashburn, GA 31714
Sylvester, GA 31791
Tifton, GA 31794
Rochelle, GA 31079
Sylvester, GA 31791
Tifton, GA 31794
Rochelle, GA 31079
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Ocilla, GA 31774
Abbeville, GA 31001
Ashburn, GA 31714
Sylvester, GA 31791
Sylvester, GA 31791
Ashburn, GA 31714
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
Tifton, GA 31794
Tifton, GA 31794
Tifton, GA 31727
Tifton, GA 31794
Facts about the city
Irwinville is an unincorporated community in Irwin County, Georgia, United States.Irwinville was founded as Irwinsville in 1831 as seat for the newly formed Irwin County. The community was named for Georgia governor Jared Irwin. It was renamed to Irwinville (without the S) when it was incorporated as a town in 1857. In 1907, the seat of Irwin County was transferred from Irwinville to Ocilla.Irwinville is well known for its role in the American Civil War as the site of the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who was fleeing Union troops. Today, the site of his capture is marked by a monument as well as a museum and park. It was also a part of the Works Progress Administration projects in the 1930s. A small water park originally called Crystal Lake (later changed to Crystal Beach) operated just outside there from the middle of the twentieth century to 1998.
Irwinville Obituaries
It was written by Tampa Tribune on August 10th, 2013 that Sujette D Lanier (Dorminey) passed away in Avon Park, Florida. Ms. Lanier was 88 years old and was born in Irwinville, GA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sujette D's life.
History
Gunfire ensued until the federal forces realized they had been shooting at one another. The Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site is a Georgia State Park. It is part of the Fitzgerald micropolitan area. Davis was then taken prisoner. Two Union cavalrymen died during the skirmish.
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