Tag Archives: Victorian

-Georgia, Abandoned, Famous People, Houses

John McCown House-Mayfield, Georgia

January 10, 2021 Cynthia L Jennings Leave a comment

This house has fueled the imagination of many because it is so beautiful, and I wish it could be saved. I understand from those that have been inside the house has been stripped of all the interesting details. It’s still a beautiful Queen Anne, though. I like to drive by it anytime I am in the area.

More recently known as the John McCown house, the Hancock County political organizer, tax records show the house was built in 1900, which might be a little late.

You can read the 2012 John Rozier book about McCown.

-Georgia, Houses

Corry House-Siloam, Georgia

January 10, 2021 Cynthia L Jennings Leave a comment

Greene County

This Folk Victorian was built approximately in 1867.

-Georgia, Abandoned, Houses

Baker House-Lavonia, Georgia

January 2, 2021 Cynthia L Jennings 3 Comments

Franklin County

Built in 1870, this cross gable Victorian farmhouse has been a favorite since I first documented it. I would love to see it restored.

-Georgia, Houses, National Register of Historic Places

Ariail House-Carnesville, Georgia

January 2, 2021 Cynthia L Jennings Leave a comment

Franklin County

The William Ariail House was built in three parts starting in 1840. The last section, pictured above, was added in the 1890s. The Victorian details were added during the 1890s addition.

The grounds included other extant farm buildings, including the original blacksmith shop and well.

Rev. William Ariail and his wife Mary moved from South Carolina to start this farm. He served as pastor for the Nails Creek Baptist Church. During the Civil War, the Ariails lost five sons.

The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.