The Small City Of Monroe, Georgia Just Might Be The Unofficial Antiques Capital Of America
By Lisa Sammons|Published October 04, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
One of our favorite hobbies is antique shopping. There’s nothing more fun than searching for treasures amongst items at an antique shop or thrift store. You never know what you’ll find, and at a store with a big selection, it almost feels like visiting a museum! Next time you’re looking to seek out some vintage furniture, clothes, or decor, look no further than the antiques capital of Georgia: Monroe. This small city has a population of around 16,000 and boasts several fantastic thrift and antiques stores that are just perfect for hunting down whatever you’re in search of. Here are a few of our favorite spots to go antique shopping:
1. Olive Branch Antiques & Home Decor: 113 N Broad St, Monroe, GA 30655
Olive Branch Antiques & Home Decor, 113 N Broad St, Monroe, GA 30655, USA
Olive Branch Antiques and Home Decor is located in the old Monroe Mercantile building. You'll find lots to explore here, including new and hand-crafted items as well as vintage pieces curated from all over the country.
2. Davis Street Antiques: 216 Davis St, Monroe, GA 30655,
Davis Street Antiques, 216 Davis St, Monroe, GA 30655, USA
FISH (Faith In Serving Humanity) is a thrift store and not an antique store, but there's a lot to see at the Monroe branch. With tons of clothes and furniture, plus special half-priced days, it's hard to walk out empty-handed!
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4. The Cotton Depot Inc: 601 S Madison Ave, Monroe, GA 30655
The Cotton Depot Inc, 601 S Madison Ave, Monroe, GA 30655, USA
The Cotton Depot is an antique mall located in an old mill. There are lots of booths specializing in everything from wedding decor to locally-produced artwork, and, of course, antiques.
Vintage Revival Antiques is the anchor store at The Cotton Depot. In addition to used and new home decor items and furniture, you can also pick up architectural antiquities like barn wood and old doorknobs!
6. Hodge Podge Antique & Vintage: 600 S Broad St, Monroe, GA 30655
Hodge Podge Antique & Vintage, 600 S Broad St, Monroe, GA 30655, USA
Another spot located in an old mill is Hodge Podge Antiques, where you'll find, well, a hodge podge of items. There are tons of dealers here offering up a variety of new and used goods.
