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His bees produced 110 pounds of honey in 1879 and it was estimatedthat he sold $300.00 worth of farm products in 1879.Barber suffered a stroke in 1903 and died on December 28,1909. He was buried in Kettle Creek Cemetery, just 10 milesfrom his home.Although Obediah saw the beginning of the end of the wildernessand the frontier tradition in the swamp, he was valuedas a source of wit and wisdom on the swamp. The great swampthat Barber explored and carved a living from was designed asthe great Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and a GeorgiaState Forest, which is the largest in Georgia, and later became anational Natural Landmark and a Wetland of International Importance.The log cabin of Obediah Barber has been preserved on theBLACK BEARS ARE OFTEN SEEN AT THE PARK. THISONE IS LIKE THE ONE THAT OBEDIAH KILLED WITHPINE “LIGHT’OOD’’ KNOT WHEN THE BEAR TRIED TOATTACK HIM.check on his hogs whereabouts. It was not unusual for him toget on his horse with corn and go in search of them. On thisparticular occasion, he found his hogs in the bottom of the “P’int”.After dismounting and hitching his horse to a tree he began scatteringcorn and calling his hogs. The hogs began coming in andfeeding on the corn. Suddenly a big black bear emerged fromthe brush and attempted to catch a young sow. Obadiah, as hehad done many times in such a situation, snatched off his hatand ran in front of the bear; yelling and waving his hat, to scareit away. Surprising, instead of fleeing, the bear charged towardhim. Obadiah turned and ran for his life. While running, he turnedback and realized that the bear was gaining on him. He saw afallen “lightwood” (this was a fat lighter pine) tree. As he ran byhe grabbed hold of a limb, and luckily, it broke off at the knot.He then turned and when the bear neared, began clubbing thehuge beast until it lay motionless. Obadiah killed many bears inhis lifetime, mainly to protect his livestock and one time in selfdefense,and he did it with a “light’ood” knot.In 1880 Obediah owned 1,500 acres, three horses and fourworking oxen. He reported 40 acres of improved land. At thistime he owned 76 head of cattle, 150 hogs and 34 chickens. Hedevoted four acres to growing rice, 24 acres to corn, four tooats, two acres to sugar cane and two acres to sweet potatoes.20Mature Living Winter Edition
spot it was built. Although itwas not an architectural masterpieceit was typical of loghomes in and around theOkefenokee Swamp. Becauseof its rustic character the cabinwas used for a movie set forthe film “Swamp Girl” in thethe core of the historical parkthat interprets life in andaround the Okefenokee duringthe period of 1850 to 1910.As you enter the park youwill take a step back in time.Obediah’s Okefenok, since1991, has opened it gates toindoor and outdooreducation, recreation,and enjoymentfor visitors ofall ages.Preserving the140-year-old cabinalong with thehomestead, whichconsists of wildlifeand other naturalwonders, the parkhopes to capturethe interest of cominggenerations.Besides thehouse and akitchen that sit offfrom the mainhouse, the parkfeatures a welcomeand gift shop, pavilion,race pondbridge, museum, aOBEDIAH BARBER - “KING OF THEOKEFENOKEE”nature boardwalk(which featuresseats along the wayearly 70’s. Today, the house is for people to sit and relax andENTRANCE TO OBEDIAH’S OKEFENOKobserve nature), furnace shed,sugar cane mill, outhouse,wildlife and animal exhibits,hunting camp, black bear compound,potato house, an oldwell, beehive exhibit, a turpentineexhibit, tobacco barn, printshop, buggy barn, corn crib,moonshine still, hog pens, livestockbarn, barn yard animals,blacksmith shop, grist mill,railroad exhibit. It also has a1926 Model T Ford that Barberpurchased from a residentof Iowa.The park is open from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. andentrance fee is very reasonable.To get to the park take US1 to Hwy 84, (coming fromAlma turn right), go till youcome to Haines Ave, turn leftand go to Burnel St., turn rightand follow until you come toSwamp Road and go until youcome to Obediah’s Okefenok.COMING SOON!Mature Living in Southeast Georgia willsoon be launching a new website. Theaddress is www.maturelivingsega.com.Tell your friends and family.Mature Living Winter Edition 21
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