This vintage linen postcard features the Old Slave Market in Louisville, Georgia, built in 1758 and noted as the only slave market in America. The image highlights the unique octagonal wooden structure made of "Iron Wood," situated at the junction of three important highways, with original timbers still evident. A distinctive bell, cast for a French convent and captured by pirates before being relocated to Savannah and later Louisville, hangs in the center of the market building.Produced by Louisville Drug Co., Louisville, GA, and printed by Curt Teich & Co. (Chicago) under their Genuine Curteich-Chicago C.T. American Art Post Card line, this postcard reflects the classic vibrant linen postcard style popular in the mid-20th century. The card measures approximately standard postcard size and includes a detailed historical description on the reverse, adding collectible value for history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike.
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