Last updated October 31, 2026
Morgan Hardware is a hometown hardware store at 747 Grogan Street in downtown Lavonia, GA, serving the community since 1895 and open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I have been to Morgan's twice, once on my Small Town Experience day and once before that, and both times I went just to take a trip back in time. A lot of the storage and shelving in the store has been there for about 80 years. If you are planning a full day in town, start with my Lavonia, GA small town guide.
Here is everything you need to plan your visit.
Morgan Hardware on Grogan Street in downtown Lavonia
At a Glance
Address: 747 Grogan Street, Lavonia, GA 30553
Phone: (706) 356-8225
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday
Open since: 1895
What they carry: Hardware, plumbing, electrical, paint, lawn and garden, tools, outdoor cooking and appliance parts
Services: Small engine repair, key duplication and glass cutting
Power equipment: Lavonia's STIHL Elite Dealer and service location
Parking: Street parking out front
Website: Morgan Hardware
What Morgan Hardware Is Like
The brick storefront and big front windows
From the street, Morgan's is a long brick storefront with big front windows and a Hardware sign. Inside, it is a working hardware store and a time capsule at the same time.
Old farm tools and wagon wheels above the shelves
The atmosphere is what stood out to me most. You can feel how old Morgan's is the moment you walk in, and you can feel the history of the building still preserved inside. Old farm tools, wagon wheels and antiques hang high on the walls above shelves stocked with everything you need today.
Aisles of tools and hardware
A lot of the storage and shelving has been in the store for about 80 years, so the bins, drawers and racks are part of the history too.
The antique cash register by the door
Look for the ornate antique cash register sitting on a wooden cabinet near the door.
Talk to Eddie
The wood stove and chairs in the back
If you go, talk to Eddie. He is the man in charge at Morgan's, and I would go there just to talk to him. The back of the store has a wood stove, a few chairs and walls full of antiques.
Antiques and history on every wall
What You Can Buy at Morgan Hardware in Lavonia, GA
The paint and spray paint aisle
Morgan's is still a full hardware store. The store carries hardware, plumbing, electrical and gardening supplies, plus paint and spray paint, rollers and brushes, cordless power tools, tool storage, outdoor cooking gear, patio furniture, blinds and insulation. Brands on its site include Milwaukee, DEWALT, Stanley, Channellock, Rust-Oleum, Scotts, Traeger and Broil King.
It is also Lavonia's STIHL Elite Dealer and service location, and it offers small engine repair, key duplication and glass cutting. There is even an appliance parts department with common parts like stove eyes, heating elements and some dryer parts.
The Small Town Experience
When I hosted the Small Town Experience in Lavonia, in partnership with the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority, Morgan's was part of the day. It fits right in with lunch at 211 Main Street, a stop at Texvonia Meat Market and a pottery class at The Works.
A Little History
Morgan Hardware says it has been helping its friends and neighbors since 1895. I was told it is the oldest store in Franklin County.
The store sits on Grogan Street in downtown Lavonia, a town that grew up around the railroad and was incorporated in 1880. Downtown's historic commercial district, which includes Grogan Street, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Morgan's along the downtown storefront row
When to Visit
Weekdays or Saturday. Morgan's is open Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Go when you have time to look around. The fun is in the details on the walls and shelves.
Pair it with lunch. On a weekday, eat at 211 Main Street and walk over.
Mistakes to Avoid
Showing up on a Sunday. The store is closed on Sundays.
Rushing through. Look up. Some of the best antiques hang high on the walls.
Not saying hello. Ask for Eddie and talk with the staff. That is half the experience.
Coming late on Saturday. Saturday hours end at 4 p.m.
How to Get There
Lavonia sits right on I-85 near the South Carolina line, about 94 miles northeast of Atlanta.
From Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit 173 (GA 17). Follow GA 17 south into downtown Lavonia. Morgan Hardware is at 747 Grogan Street, with parking out front.
Morgan Hardware Lavonia FAQ
What is the oldest store in Lavonia, GA?
Morgan Hardware has been serving Lavonia since 1895, and I was told it is the oldest store in Franklin County.
What are Morgan Hardware's hours?
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sunday.
Is Morgan Hardware open on Sunday?
No. Morgan Hardware is closed on Sundays.
Where is Morgan Hardware in Lavonia?
747 Grogan Street in downtown Lavonia, GA 30553, a few minutes off I-85 Exit 173.
Is Morgan Hardware worth visiting if I do not need anything?
Yes. I have gone just to take a trip back in time. The atmosphere, the antiques on the walls and shelving that has been there for about 80 years make it worth a stop.
Does Morgan Hardware service STIHL equipment?
Yes. Morgan Hardware is Lavonia's STIHL Elite Dealer and service location, and it offers small engine repair.
What services does Morgan Hardware offer?
Small engine repair, key duplication and glass cutting, plus an appliance parts department.
Make It a Full Day
Lunch and dessert: 211 Main Street serves weekday lunch and a famous dessert tray.
Make something: Take a wheel or painting class at The Works on Grogan Street.
Shop for dinner: Pick up dry-aged steaks at Texvonia Meat Market.
Get outside: Tugaloo State Park on Lake Hartwell is about 15 minutes north of downtown.
See the whole town: My Lavonia, GA small town guide puts it all into one day.
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