2519 Killarney Road, Jakin, GA 39861

To own Howard's Mill is to become the next steward of nearly two centuries of Southern history — and an opportunity to build an equally enduring legacy for the generations to come. At the heart of the property stands the circa 1834 historic mill and its magnificent 40-acre millpond, fed by Howard's Mill Creek and a network of natural freshwater springs. Professionally managed for exceptional fishing, the pond is as productive as it is beautiful, with ancient bald cypress lining its shoreline. The mill itself began as a sugar cane operation before evolving into a grist mill, and the adjacent general store served for decades as the social and commercial center of the surrounding community of Jakin, Georgia. Generations of children learned to swim in the deep pool beneath the grist stones while neighbors bought staples, penny candy, and Coca-Colas at the country store. The historic mill has been meticulously renovated into a private retreat of rare character, featuring one bedroom, two...