Look north along Main Street and you will see Gilmer Terrace, the little park maintained by the Chatham Garden Club. Facing town on the north side of the park is the Oaks. Notice how Main Street hooks around the park? It’s really hooking around the Oaks, due to the clout of its builder, Dr. Robert Coles. Main Street was originally the stage road with nary a hook in it, but Dr. Coles chose the location for his house and officially arranged for the hook. It still gives a great view of the Town. It is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hurt.