Built in the late 1940s by Capt. Carl Daniel and other firefighters, the tiny town of Mockingbird Hill, named for the song titled “Mockin’ Bird Hill” by Vaughn Horton, is an often overlooked Augusta landmark. Originally, the little village was located off of Central Avenue. In 2006, the village was completely removed due to the Highland Avenue water treatment plant being expanded.
Because of the love that the citizens had for the village, the firefighters rebuilt and restored the buildings and place them in front of the water treatment facility. The tiny village continues to draw visitors. See why Mocking Bird Hill in this visual journalism report.
The most colorful building in Mockingbird Hill, the red grist mill is in the center of the town. It even has a water wheel that spins with the runoff from the main fountain. Photo by St. Julian Cox III.
The Mansion
Located within “walking distance” to the windmill, this luxurious two-story mansion is the largest building in the village. The only thing missing is the classic wrap-around porch. Photo by St. Julian Cox III.
The Church
Across the pond from the windmill is the church, complete with the obligatory steeple. Photo by St. Julian Cox III.
This is the smallest feature of the tiny town. It is situated next to a rustic cabin, and across from the grist mill. Photo by St. Julian Cox III.
A classic log cabin is tucked off from the rest of the village near some foliage, giving the impression of semi-seclusion and rustic living. Photo by St. Julian Cox III.
St. Julian Cox III is a visual journalist for The Augusta Press. Reach him at producers@theaugustapress.com
