The James and Lily Gaines House was built by Prussian architect, John Schmitz, in 1901 as a “Honeymoon House.” Schmitz relocated to Bartow County after serving in the Civil War as a Union soldier. His architectural work can be seen throughout Bartow County. The home is a rare example of a brick Queen Anne home … Continue reading The James and Lily Gaines House of Adairsville, Georgia