Historical Marker
McNeely & Company
Historical marker location:
27 Doyle Street, Toccoa, Georgia
( Marker is on Doyle Street east of North Sage Street, on the left when traveling east.)
circa 1920.
The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.