Tobie Grant

Tobie Kendall Grant (1887–1968), known as Aunt Toby, was an American philanthropist in Georgia. She worked in the insurance business, was renowned for fortune telling,[1] and was an African American community leader in Scottdale. She donated land for a park (Tobie Grant Park), recreation center, and library - all named for her.[2]

Grant was a Republican Party delegate.[3]

The Scottdale-Tobie Grant Homework Center was named for her, as was Tobie Grant Manor, a low-income housing development built in 1966 on 55 acres. The latter was demolished starting in late 2014.[4][5] There is also a Tobie Grant Lane.

References

  1. ^ Price, Vivian (October 5, 2008). Historic Dekalb County: An Illustrated History. HPN Books. ISBN 9781893619890 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Tobie Grant: Sense-giver and Businesswoman". DeKalb History Center. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  3. ^ Emanuel, Anne (October 1, 2011). Elbert Parr Tuttle: Chief Jurist of the Civil Rights Revolution. University of Georgia Press. ISBN 9780820341798 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Tobie Grant Manor to be Demolished". April 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Village at Mills Creek". www.dekalbhousing.org. Retrieved 21 August 2023.