Page 4 - Richmond Hill Driving Trail

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Ford Courthouse Annex

9930 Ford Avenue
Built in 1939 with funding from Henry and
Clara Ford, the former Courthouse was a central
place for civic activities, voting, and meetings of
local organizations.

STOP Ways Station Marker
2 10220 Ford Avenue.; marker is at the old train stage
area in the Station Xchange Shopping Center

In 1856, the Savannah, Albany & Gulf R.R. was
built across the nearby Ogeechee River into Bryan
County, establishing a depot called “Ways No. 1 ½,”
named after the first station master, William J. Way.
A settlement grew around the depot, known
as Ways Station.

The town remained Ways Station until 1941, when it
was renamed Richmond Hill in honor of Henry and
Clara Ford, whose home shared the same name.

STOP Ford Community House
3 10512 Ford Avenue

Built by Henry and Clara Ford in 1936, the
Community House was a vibrant gathering place
in Richmond Hill. Students accelerated their skills
in cooking, sewing, and dancing while enhancing
their education and social graces.

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