Mark’s Melon Patch reaching milestone

By Jon Gosa

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September 27, 2016

Animals are just some of the attractions at Mark’s Melon Patch. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

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Mark’s Melon patch has been a roadside tradition in Southwest Georgia for three and a half decades.

It is the beauty of the natural surroundings that draws many visitors to Mark’s Melon Patch. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Mark Daniel of Mark’s Melon Patch credits family and friends for the success of his agritourism business. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Each year, thousands of visitors come to Mark’s Melon Patch in Terrell County for the family-friendly fun and the large assortment of pumpkins. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Dorothy Perry picks green peanuts off the vine at Mark’s Melon Patch. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

Mark’s Melon Patch is a family-friendly establishment that offers a wide variety of specialty fruits, vegetables and other assorted products. (Staff Photo: Jon Gosa)

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