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Frank R. McGeoy

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Cornerstone of Ahavath Rayim Synagogue in Greenwood, MS

Frank R. McGeoy (1868 - April 13, 1940) was an architect of Greenwood, Mississippi.

Early life

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McGeoy was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1868.[1]

Career

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McGeoy became an architect in Greenwood, Mississippi in 1908.[1][2][3] He was a director of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce.[1]

A number of his works are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Works include:

Personal life and death

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McGeoy was married, and he had three sons.[1] He resided at 905 Mississippi Avenue in Greenwood, Mississippi.[1]

McGeoy died on April 13, 1940, in Greenwood.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Frank McGeoy, Sr., Is Taken By Death". The Greenwood Commonwealth. April 13, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved July 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d Mary Warren Miller (August 1, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Greenwood Multiple Resource Area". National Park Service.
  3. ^ Walking Tour of Greenwood, Mississippi[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.