CACKLE CORNER FARMS: MEMORIES OF THE “GOODE” LIFE, BACK IN THE DAY
By: Laurie Searle (with Susan Goode Chafin, David Goode, Melea Goode Brett, and Nancy Richardson)
April 28, 2022
Two rural buildings serve as landmarks at the intersection of Cochran Mill and Rivertown Roads in the Friendship Community. Old and grey and full of character, these icons of our rural past pique the curiosity and beg an answer to the question, “What was life like there, back in the day?”
Across the street and well-hidden by lush landscaping, a historic home may hold some answers. Built in the 1860s and first occupied by two heritage families, the home is better known for its time spent as Cackle Corner Farms – a chicken farm owned and operated by the Goode family from 1952-1992. While the chickens have long since flown the coop, several family members are still in Chatt Hills and happy to share their memories of the “Goode” life, back in the day.
By: Laurie Searle (with Susan Goode Chafin, David Goode, Melea Goode Brett, and Nancy Richardson)
April 28, 2022
Two rural buildings serve as landmarks at the intersection of Cochran Mill and Rivertown Roads in the Friendship Community. Old and grey and full of character, these icons of our rural past pique the curiosity and beg an answer to the question, “What was life like there, back in the day?”
Across the street and well-hidden by lush landscaping, a historic home may hold some answers. Built in the 1860s and first occupied by two heritage families, the home is better known for its time spent as Cackle Corner Farms – a chicken farm owned and operated by the Goode family from 1952-1992. While the chickens have long since flown the coop, several family members are still in Chatt Hills and happy to share their memories of the “Goode” life, back in the day.
The intersection of Cochran Mill Rd and Rivertown Rd in Chattahoochee Hills is known as Cackle Corner, so named for the Cackle Corner Farms operated by the Goode family there from 1952-1992. (Note: This family is of no relation to the Goodes Community and its “Uncle” Billy Goodes.)
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The historic Cackle Corner Farms house is currently hidden behind lush landscaping. This may cause a mistaken identify in thinking that the old barn and store visible from the road is what is referred to as Cackle Corners.
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