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Gyspy's Revenge

Gyspy's Revenge

Gyspy's Revenge Gyspy's Revenge

Read more about Gyspy, the 5 ton Asian Elephant who went on a rampage through downtown Valdosta after trampling her trainer James O'Rourke to death in 1902.

Gypsy the elephant about 1894, with trainer Fatty Shea, and a smaller elephant possibly Pearl. During this time Gypsy was with the George W. Hall circus. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

Gypsy the elephant about 1894, with trainer Fatty Shea, and a smaller elephant possibly Pearl. During this time Gypsy was with the George W. Hall circus. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

Advertisement depicting Gypsy and Barney in Harris’ Nickel Plate Shows. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

Advertisement depicting Gypsy and Barney in Harris’ Nickel Plate Shows. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

Gypsy the elephant slated for electrocution, May 6, 1897. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

Gypsy the elephant slated for electrocution, May 6, 1897. Click for Link (raycityhistory.wordpress.com)

The Strand

The Strand

The Strand was a theatre in downtown Valdosta. In 2023 the location is home to Downtown Social.

Gypsy's Revenge
The Strand was a theatre in downtown Valdosta. In 2023 the location is home to Downtown Social.
The Carnegie Library, 1913 Home to the Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum since 1977.
The McKey Building - 1906, which was built with profits from one of the McKey family Florida orange groves.
The Satilla No. 3 was the first train to arrive in Valdosta
Doc's Holliday
Historic Valdosta Driving Tour