The Dinsmore Dairy that was in North Jacksonville probably dating back to the early 1900’s to the 1970’s is no longer producing milk for the Jacksonville and beyond community but there are still artifacts and remaining relics of the business.  Today, I came across a metal milk jar container and was glad to find it.

The dairy at one time had one of the largest groups of Guernsey cattle and the Johnson family were known for producing milk for the community.  I went to school with Earl A. Johnson’s son, Andy, graduating in 1971 so I remember those days.  

The house where the milk was processed has been turned into a pretty home set back among beautiful oak and pecan trees. Hanging from them are wispy Spanish moss.   Some of the old milk barns can be seen from the dead-end street but much of the farm out-barns and other farming structures like silos’ are gone.  Around the old farm are two subdivisions dotted with brick homes. While there is still a semblance of the country, the country has come to town out there.

See you tomorrow,

8-16-22