One historic resource survey dates this Plantation Plain/I-House to circa 1860, but I believe it was built earlier than that. Other than the name of the first owner, I have been unsuccessful at locating more history.
Tag Archives: Endangered Places in North Georgia
Birdsong-Hill-Elliot House, Mayfield
As evidenced by its present state, Mayfield’s iconic Birdsong-Hill-Elliot House is likely in its last days without quick intervention. It has rapidly deteriorated since I last photographed it in 2014.
Filed under --HANCOCK COUNTY GA--, Mayfield GA
Saddlebag House, Warren County
This saddlebag house is barely hanging on. It’s located on the Warren County side of the Ogeechee River, near historic Mayfield.
Filed under --WARREN COUNTY GA--
Joe Mike House, Talbot County
Though it’s owned by the Hill family, this tenant house near Junction City is best known as the home of Joe Mike. Thanks to Sherry Rigsby for the identification.
She recalls: I knew the couple that lived there years ago. They always helped my daddy kill hogs or whatever he needed done. A lot of memories. Joe Mike’s wife had a blind brother who lived with them.
A barn also survives on the property. Ken Hamil notes that it was a smokehouse and there was once a hog pen located adjacent to it.
Filed under --TALBOT COUNTY GA--
Saddlebag Tenant House, Talbot County
This is a nice example of this once widespread form.
Filed under --TALBOT COUNTY GA--
Vernacular Farmhouse, Circa 1856, Talbot County
One resource survey identifies the date of construction of this Georgian farmhouse at 1856.
Filed under --TALBOT COUNTY GA--
Rose Hill, Georgia
Rose Hill is a lost community in Oconee County.
This historic small farmstead would have likely been typical of such properties in the area in the early 20th century.
Filed under --OCONEE COUNTY GA--, Rose Hill GA
