McCranie's Turpentine Still

The McCranie's Turpentine Still features original equipment for processing pine sap into turpentine through traditional distillation methods on a 60-acre property.

Built in 1936 and operational until 1942, this facility ceased production when two McCranie brothers enlisted during World War II and steam distillation technology emerged.

The site represents the economic foundation of rural Georgia communities, where families sustained themselves through the labor-intensive work of harvesting pine sap.

Located west of Willacoochee along U.S. Route 82, the still maintains its structural integrity and serves as an educational destination for industrial heritage studies.

The facility contains complete original equipment from the 1930s turpentine production era, offering direct evidence of traditional naval stores manufacturing processes.

Location: Atkinson County

GPS coordinates: 31.36390,-83.06360

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24