INTRODUCTION: The Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission researched the history of a number of historic homes and buildings in the Plaza District. See below for the Construction date, Builder details, Architectural Style, and more. The Plaza District Buildings are organized by street address. Many thanks go to Jimmy Marshal, President of the Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society for his invaluable help with our House Histories project.
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Madison Avenue – Plaza District Buildings
114 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Napier-Reid-Rainey-Bronson-Stubbs – Known today at the Bronson House
Construction Date: 1816-22
Builder: 1846 Greek Revival additions by James Broadfield
Built for: Thomas T. Napier
Architectural Style: 1816 – Federal, 1846-52 – Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E006068 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This house, one of Eatonton’s earliest, has been the home since 1985 of the Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society. The original owner, Mr. Thomas Napier, sold the house in 1822. By 1830 it had become The Eagle Tavern owned by William Wilkins when it was sold at a sheriff’s sale to the brothers Andrew and Alexander Sidney Reid. Andrew became the sole owner and had the Greek Revival remodeling done by James Broadfield. Andrew was patron to author Joel Chandler Harris who as a boy resided in the small cottage behind the house.
115 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: The First Baptist Church
Construction Date: Originally constructed in 1891, rebuilt in 1943, and again in 1983
Builder: Designed by Charles Jenkins
Built for: The congregation of the First Baptist Church
Architectural Style: 1818 Colonial, 1891 – Romanesque, 1943 – Greek Revival, 1983 – Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E006061 GNAHRGIS # 24806
Additional Information: The original church constructed on this site in 1818 predates the 1822 formation of the Georgia Baptist Convention. It was built on the site of the Old Union Church, Eatonton’s first church which was interdenominational. The first pastor of the “new” 1818 Baptist church was Jesse Mercer, leader of the Convention and founder of Mercer University. In 1891 this church was replaced by a Romanesque-style building and subsequently, another stylish “new” church replaced that one, built in the Greek Revival style in 1943. This 1943 church was destroyed by arson and rebuilt in 1983 in the present Greek Revival style.
200 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: C.D. Leonard House
Construction Date: 1810-14
Builder: Original builder unknown, 1885 – C.D. Leonard – the Victorian elements
Built for: Unknown
Architectural Style: 1810-14 – Federal, 1885 – Victorian (Steamboat)
Tax Parcel #: E005149 GNAHRGIS # 248028
Additional Information: This home built in 1810-14 was done in the Federal style. In 1885 C.D. Leonard added the Steamboat style front facade and the Victorian bay window on the south side. For much of its history, this house served as a boarding house but is now again a single-family home.
201 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Shields – Leverett – Blackwell House
Construction Date: circa
Builder: unknown
Built for: Joseph Sandifer
Architectural Style: 1830’s – Federal, 1850’s – Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005146 GNAHRGIS 248061
Additional Information: This beautiful home has undergone many architectural changes throughout its history. Originally it was a single-story 4-room cottage, but shortly thereafter redesigned with a second story added in the federal style. In the 1850’s a Greek Revival facade was added for the then owners, Dr. James Allen Etheridge, Surgeon CSA. From 1946 until 2000 it was owned by the Blackwell family who still operate Blackwell Furniture Company on the corner of Madison Ave. and Sumpter Street. In 2020 it was purchased by Mark and Sandra Mason who thoughtfully restored it, saving it from perdition.
202 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Hancock Country Cottage
Construction Date: circa 1820
Builder: unknown
Built for: unknown
Architectural Style: Rustic cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005154 GNAHRGIS 248071
Additional Information: This unusual cottage was moved to Eatonton from Hancock County in the 1970’s by the then owner of Panola Hall, Dr. Lost, to the rear of that house at 404 N. Madison Ave. Later it was moved to its current location by Glen Eskew.
203 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Thomas – Webster – Gorley House, known as “the Pink House”
Construction Date: 1877
Builder: unknown
Built for: Dr. George W. Thomas
Architectural Style: High Victorian Italianate
Tax Parcel #: E005148 GNAHRGIS 248043
Additional Information: This fine home was built for Dr. George W. Thomas, a Civil War physician, who practiced in Atlanta following the war. He married Sarah B. Dennis of Putnam County which prompted his move here. This wonderful example of the high Victorian Italianate style retains its original exterior as well as original floors, mantles, and woodwork throughout the house.
204 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Champion – Ennis House
Construction Date: Circa 1910
Builder: unknown
Built for: Mr & Mrs Champion
Architectural Style: Craftsman Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005155 GNAHRGIS 248074
Additional Information: This home sits on property originally belonging to Slade Hall, next door. It is said that Mr. Champion’s wife drew the floor plan on a napkin. It remained in the Champion family, being occupied by M.E. Ennis, granddaughter of the original owners until 2012 when it was sold.
205 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Turner – Duke – Kelly – Rosseter
Construction Date: 1882
Builder: unknown
Built for: William LeRoy Turner
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005148 GNAHRGIS 240075
Additional Information: This home is a Victorian vernacular-style house. The interior as well as the exterior, except for an addition onto the back, remain as originally constructed. It features lovely mantles and woodwork throughout. The original owner W. L. Turner was the son of James Addison Turner who owned Turnwold Plantation where Joel Chandler Harris published the Countryman. The current owners have lovingly named it “Morning Glory.”
206 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Slade Hall
Construction Date: 1852-54
Builder: unknown
Built for: Daniel Slade
Architectural Style: High Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005156 GNAHRGIS 248077
Additional Information: This unique home has been described by authorities as being of national architectural importance. It is the only brick Greek Revival home in the area. Its original owner, Daniel Slade, a teacher from Connecticut, married Elizabeth Trippe of Putnam County in 1836. By 1840 he was a prosperous merchant and able to build this fine townhome. The Slades lived in the home until 1907 when they sold it to Judge S.T. Wingfield whose descendants occupied the house until 1974 when it was sold to M. H. Dunn.
300 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Ezell-Tatum House
Construction Date: 1886
Builder: unknown
Built for: Evan Ezell
Architectural Style: High Queen Anne Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005160 GNAHRGIS 248078
Additional Information: This outstanding example of High Queen Anne Victorian style was built for Evan Ezell, a prominent local merchant, banker, and planter. It has gorgeous unpainted woodwork throughout the house and wallpaper by Bradbury and Bradbury. Owners, Keith Rowell and Sheila Fagan added a magnificent formal English boxwood garden. Alice Ashurst did much of the restoration on this house in the 1980’s.
301 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Davis-Ashurst House
Construction Date: 1888
Builder: unknown
Built for: C.M. Davis
Architectural Style: 1888 – Queen Anne Victorian 1898 remodeling – Classic Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005140 GNAHRGIS 248078
Additional Information: This home was originally constructed in 1888 in the Queen Anne Victorian style and had a turreted corner gable. About 10 years later, following a fire, it was modified into the then new Classical Revival style as evidenced by the Corinthian columns. It was restored by Alice Ashurst in 1974.
302 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: First United Methodist Church
Construction Date: 1857
Builder: James M. Broadfiled and Tunis Tunison
Built for: the congregation of the First United Methodist Church
Architectural Style: Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005161 GNAHRGIS 248081
Additional Information: This beautiful church was originally constructed in 1857 and then renovated in 1900, replacing its original iconic columns by Corinthian ones. Shortly thereafter stained glass windows were added when located by wealthy local merchants T.G. Greene and W.H. Hearn. Following an arson fire in 1979, the side windows were destroyed but were able to be copied and remade using old photographs. The original pews survived as well as the hall of the church.
303 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Branham – Wingfield – Cunningham – Walker House
Construction Date: circa 1818, 1930’s remodeling
Builder: unknown
Built for: Dr. Henry Branham
Architectural Style: circa 1818 – Plantation Plain, 1930’s Colonial Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005138 GNAHRGIS 248084
Additional Information: This house was constructed circa 1818 as a clapboard Plantation Plain rental home by Dr. Henry Branham. After many years as a rental, it was sold circa 1885 to Judge Walter Branham Wingfield who did Victorian renovations to the home, including the northside bay window. In the 1930’s his heirs sold it to Robert D. Cunningham who converted it into a brick Colonial Revival, adding the one-story front facade, porte cochere, and 2 car garage on the back of the lot. In 1956 the home was purchased by Wingfield Walker whose heirs sold the home in the mid-1980’s to Hal Huggins, whose family occupied the house until 2022.
304 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Thomas – Harwell – Nisbet – Taliaferro House
Construction Date: circa 1830-35
Builder: unknown
Built for: Lewis P. Harwell and Sarah Fielder Harwell
Architectural Style: 1830’s – 2 story 4 square, 1910 Classical Revival with Italianate cornices
Tax Parcel #: E005161 GNAHRGIS 248082
Additional Information: This home was likely constructed as a two-story four square house for Lewis Harwell who sold it in 1857 to Dr. Reuban Nisbet who converted the home around 1910 into the Classical Revival style in time for his daughter’s 1911 wedding. Dr. Nisbet’s widow married Roy Davis Stubbs, and following his death, she sold it in 1929 to Dr. V. H. Taliaferro (pronounced Toliver). In 1953it was purchased by the First United Methodist Church and served for Sunday school and reception purposes.
305 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Old Eatonton Elementary / High School
Construction Date: 1916
Builder: Charles Choate Architect of Atlanta
Built for: Eatonton Board of Education
Architectural Style: Mission Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005132 GNAHRGIS 248086
Additional Information: The property originally served as the Old Eatonton SElementary/High School. In 2008 it was restored and functions as The Plaza Arts Center with a state-of-the-art auditorium seating up to 500 guests. It also houses the Old School History Museum and has rooms and classrooms for the arts.
307 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: First Presbyterian Church
Construction Date: 1897
Builder: C. D. Leonard for Bruce and Morgan, Atlanta Architects
Built for: The Eatonton Presbyterian congregation
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005135 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This church was dedicated on April 25th, 1899. It features the original corner stone from the Old Union Church as well as granite steps and the church bell from there. The Old Union Church was Eatonton’s first church housing interdenominational early worshipers and was located on the site of today’s Plaza Arts Center. Of note is the majestic Norman-style bell tower.
309 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Eatonton Public Library
Construction Date: 1915-16
Builder: Charles Choate of Atlanta
Built for: The city of Eatonton
Architectural Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005134 GNAHRGIS 248094
Additional Information: This Carnegie Library Building was accomplished by a grant from Andrew Carnegie and by a pledge of $5,000 from Mr. William K. Prudden, cousin of Dr. Benjamin Hunt, once owner of Panola Hall, across the street from the library. The east facade of the building is original. A modern addition on the northwest side was constructed in 1986 and designed by architect Lane Greene. The library is part of the Azalea Library System and has been awarded as a library of excellence.
400 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Panola Hall
Construction Date: 1854
Builder: James M. Brodfield
Built for: Henry Trippe
Architectural Style: High Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005104 GNAHRGIS 248096
Additional Information: This beautiful home is perhaps Eatonton’s most famous dwelling as it is the reputed residence of Sylvia, the snooty ghost. It was constructed for Henry Trippe, a prominent plantation owner, and was purchased in 1891 by Dr. Benjamin W. Hunt who introduced scientific methods to dairy farming and is credited with beginning Putnam County’s dairy industry. Dr. Hunt was a renowned horticulturist and had plants in his garden from all over the world, including the Versailles Tuileries Gardens. Many of his plants remain today. The home now serves as a single-family dwelling but was a boarding house for many years.
401 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Captain Sydney Reid House
Construction Date: 1886
Builder: unknown
Built for: Captain Sydney Reid
Architectural Style: Gothic Victorian Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005070 GNAHRGIS 248098
Additional Information: This unique Victorian cottage has many fanciful details and originally consisted of four rooms with a central hallway. It has been added onto over the years with a Victorian cottage being moved to the back in the 1920’s. Captain Reid, for whom this home was built, was the son of Alexander Sydney Reid, owner of the Reid-Green mansion on Lafayette Street.
402 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: The Trippe-Dennis House
Construction Date: circa 1817
Builder: unknown
Built for: unknown
Architectural Style: 1830’s Federal Style, current faux-Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005105 GNAHRGIS 248
Additional Information: This house is reputedly one of the earliest houses in Eatonton and was likely built originally as a 2-room cottage. It has been extensively added onto and modified over the years, including the current faux Victorian ornamentation.
403 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Riley – Williams House
Construction Date: 1904
Builder: unknown
Built for: The Gayle K. Riley family
Architectural Style: Edwardian with Classical Revival elements
Tax Parcel #: E005071
Additional Information: The original owner, G.K. Riley, was a prominent cotton farmer from Tennessee. The home was sold to Zeke and Carol Williams in 1976 who restored it. It remains in the Williams family. It features over-sized windows, original mantles and chandeliers, and expansive porches. Of note, is the beautiful leaded and beveled glass surrounding the entrance.
404 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: The Methodist Parsonage
Construction Date: 1948
Builder: Wilbur G. Winslette
Built for: The Eatonton First United Methodist Church
Architectural Style: Cape Cod Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005102 GNAHRGIS 248103
Additional Information: This attractive brick ranch remains the parsonage of the Eatonton First United Methodist Church.
405 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: The Miller House
Construction Date: 1955
Builder: unknown
Built for: Jack Miller
Architectural Style: Post-war Vernacular Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005072 GNAHRGIS 248104
Additional Information: This home’s original owner was an executive with the Enterprise Aluminum Plant, an Ohio company which used to be located on Oak Street. It has a partial basement which is rare for Eatonton. It has been the house since the early 1980’s of the Steve Gregory family.
406 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Jenkins – Ronghen House
Construction Date: circa 1900
Builder: unknown
Built for: the Jenkins Family
Architectural Style: Queen Anne Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005101 GNAHRGIS 248106
Additional Information: This home was initially a rental property belonging to the Jenkins family who resided at the end of Madison Avenue. It was one of several homes built as “spec” home by the Jenkinses. Its first tenant was Dr. Sam A. Clark who later moved to 410 N. Madison Avenue.
407 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Thomas-Clark-Dennis-Harrison House
Construction Date: circa 1902
Builder: unknown
Built For: Dr. David Lang Thomas
Architectural Style: Prairie Craftsman with Italianate cornices
Tax Parcel #: E005073 GNAHRGIS 248108
Additional Information: The land for this home, as most of the homes on the narrow section of north Madison Avenue, was purchased from the Jenkins family, owners of the historic home at the end of Madison Avenue. The street then was known as “the Avenue” and was the primary driveway to the Jenkins estate. This home has been well preserved over the years and contains a beautiful columned foyer. Of note also on the south side is the original porte-cochere.
408 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Spivey-Johns-Dunn-Betzel House
Construction Date: circa 1900
Builder: unknown
Built For: T.C. Spivey
Architectural Style: Victorian Craftsman
Tax Parcel #: E005100 GNAHRGIS 248110
Additional Information: This home was occupied by the Spivey family from 1904 until 1929 and later by the Johnny Johns family. In 1973 it was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dunn, owners of Turnwold Plantation, where Joel Chandler Harris wrote and published the plantation newspaper, The Countryman.
409 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Jenkins-Wall-Hearn-Rocker House
Construction Date: 1904
Builder: unknown
Built For: the Jenkins Family
Architectural Style: Edwardian era Colonial Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005082 GNAHRGIS 248112
Additional Information: This stately townhouse was built as the residence of a member of the Jenkins family whose estate is at the end of Madison Avenue. It features a magnificent columned foyer. It underwent a major restoration in 2003 by the Cartmill family.
410 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Jenkins-Walters-Huskins House
Construction Date: circa 1909
Builder:
Built For:
Architectural Style: Neoclassical Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005113 GNAHRGIS 248113
Additional Information: This property is believed to have been built as a rental property by the Madison Avenue Jenkins family, as they were selling off lots along their driveway, “the Avenue” at the turn of the century. The first tenant was Dr. Sam A. Clark. In 1950 it was purchased by the Walters family. In 2010 it was purchased by Chris and Brandy Huskins.
411 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Persons – Sills – Mize House
Construction Date: 1937
Builder: Wilbur G. Winslette
Built For: Mr. & Mrs. Carl Persons
Architectural Style: Todor Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005083 GNAHRGIS 248114
Additional Information: This well-constructed brick home is one of several built in the Tudor Revival style by W.G. Winslett
412 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Walton – Carpenter-McLain House
Construction Date: 1909
Builder: unknown
Built For: Peter Wyche Walton
Architectural Style: Prairie Craftsman Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005098 GNAHRGIS 248115
Additional Information: This lovely home which is beautifully maintained features paired Iconic columns on bases and has bracketed eaves. It has recently undergone interior renovations and has a lovely garden with a pond. It was originally built as a “spec” home by P. W. Walton who built the home at 414 N. Madison Avenue for himself.
414 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Walton-Rossee House
Construction Date: 1909
Builder: unknown
Built For: Peter Wychee Walton
Architectural Style: Prairie Craftsman
Tax Parcel #: E005093 GNAHRGIS 248117
Additional Information: This home has been occupied for most of its history by the Percy Rossee family. Mr. Rossee was a local pharmacist and leading citizen. Its original owner, P.W. Walton, had this home and the one next door at 412 N. Madison built at the same time.
415 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Turner – Adams – Swymer House
Construction Date: 1909
Builder: unknown
Built For: Leila Jenkins
Architectural Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005092 GNAHRGIS 248118
Additional Information: In 1910 this property was deeded by Leila Jenkins, member of the Jenkins family who resided at the end of Madison Avenue, to Georgia Smith in trust for her daughter, Henrietta S. Turner. Shortly thereafter it was sold to the Adams family who remained in the home until 1969 when it was sold to the Swymer family in whose hands it still remains.
417 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: the Jordan House
Construction Date: 1954
Builder: Wilbur G. Winslett
Built For: Dr. Dennis Jordan
Architectural Style: Neo-Classical Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005028 GNAHRGIS 248119
Additional Information: This home was constructed for Dr. D. Jordan, who started Eatonton’s first hospital, the Jordan Hospital. The home remains in the Jordan family.
418 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Callaway – Poole House
Construction Date: 1909
Builder: the Sears Roebuck Corporation
Built For: M.S. Shivers
Architectural Style: Craftsman bungalow
Tax Parcel #: E005120 GNAHRGIS 248120
Additional Information: The home is a typical example of the craftsman bungalow style featuring a low roof pitch with an exposed rafter tail. It was a Sears Roebuck prefabricated house, assembled locally.
419 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: the Cunningham House
Construction Date: 1957
Builder: George Harville
Built For: Dong Cunningham
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005026 GNAHRGIS 248122
Additional Information: This home remained the home of Dong Cunningham until his death in 2014.
420 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Pressley – Adair House
Construction Date: 1993
Builder: unknown
Built For: the Pressleys
Architectural Style: Modern Greek Revival cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005029 GNAHRGIS 248124
Additional Information: This modern Greek Revival-style cottage was built following a Southern Living architectural plan.
421 N. Madison Ave.
Historic Name: Wilkins – Cooper – Jenkins House
Construction Date: circa 1814-18
Builder:
Built For: William Wilkins
Architectural Style: 1814-18 Federal Cottage, 1848 – Greek Revival, 1909 Gothic Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005009 GNAHRGIS 248125
Additional Information: This home was originally constructed as a 2-room cottage and stood at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Carnage Way. By 1828 the rooms at the north and east ends were added by Mark A. Cooper who purchased the property that year and needed extra space for his law practice. Then B.F. Adams likely added the east and west parlors. In 1880 the home was purchased by Judge W.F. Jenkins who made Victorian renovations in 1881-82 by builder C.D. Leonard and with plaster work done by E.F. Elliot. By 1886 the triple gables and tower had been completed as shown in early photographs. In 1909 Judge Jenkins moved the house to its present location. He hired prominent landscape architect, P.J. Backman, to design his gardens, much of which remains. The home remained in the Jenkins family until 2000.
Church Street – Plaza District Buildings
0 Church Street
Historic Name: City of Eatonton Cemetery
Construction Date: 1818
Builder:
Built For: The Old Union Church Congregation
Architectural Style: 1
Tax Parcel #: E005131 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This was Eatonton’s original town cemetery and contains many graves of early settlers. It was built next to the old Union Church which stood where The Plaza Arts Center is.
100 Church Street
Historic Name: City of Eatonton, Plaza Community Building
Construction Date: 1951
Builder: unknown
Built For: The Board of Education
Architectural Style: School vernacular
Tax Parcel #: E005125
Additional Information: This building sitting behind the Plaza Arts Center, serves as the Plaza Community Center and was originally an addition to the Eatonton Elementary School which was located in front of it. It is used as a senior center by the city of Eatonton.
102 Church Street
Historic Name: Marshall – Robberts – Jarett House
Construction Date: 1948
Builder: James P. Marshall, Sr.
Built For: James P. Marshall, Sr.
Architectural Style: ranch cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005069 GNAHRGIS 248158
Additional Information: This clapboard home was the first ranch-style home built in Putnam County and was photographed and written up for the Atlanta Consitution and Journal newspaper.
104 Church Street
Historic Name: Shakleford – Adams – Folds House
Construction Date: 1818
Builder: James Curry
Built For: James Shakleford
Architectural Style: Piedmont Plain Style
Tax Parcel #: E005068 GNAHRGIS 248157
Additional Information: This is a fine example of the early Piedmont Plain Style. It bears special note as it is on the National Register of Historic Homes. The Shaklefords were original Putnam County landowners and purchased this plot of land which then consisted of 23 acres, just outside the city limits of Eatonton. Mr. Shakleford donated the land for the Old Union Church (Eatonton’s first house of worship) as well as the land that became Church Street to the city of Eatonton. It was subsequently owned by a number of prominent families, finally being sold in 1856 to Colonel Williams Ellis Adams whose family owned it until 1888. By 1927 it had passed on to the Folds Family. It was sold to James P. Marshall, Sr., President of the Eatonton – Putnam Historical Society in 1978 who restored it.
106 Church Street
Historic Name: Robert Vining, Jr. House
Construction Date: 1926
Builder: Sears Roebuck Corporation
Built For: Robert Vining, Jr.
Architectural Style: Sears – Roebuck Craftsman
Tax Parcel #: E005067 GNAHRGIS 248155
Additional Information: This home was an early prefabricated house built by Sears Roebuck and assembled on site locally. It was used for many years as a dance studio, but it is once again a single-family home.
108 Church Street
Historic Name: the Massey House
Construction Date: circa 1895
Builder: attributed to C.D. Leonard
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: Vernacular Victorian Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005066 GNAHRGIS 248143
Additional Information:
112 Church Street
Historic Name: the Williams House
Construction Date: circa 1915
Builder:
Built For:
Architectural Style: Vernacular Cottage with Neo-classical elements
Tax Parcel #: E005065 GNAHRGIS 248154
Additional Information: This vernacular cottage has a transom above the door and sidelights, typifying the Classic Revival style. It is a single family home.
114 Church Street
Historic Name: Lawrence – Liles – Stone House
Construction Date: circa 1900
Builder: unknown
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: Vernacular Cottage with Neo-classical elements
Tax Parcel #: E005064 GNAHRGIS 248152
Additional Information: This home features a transom and sidelights in the Classical Revival style.
115 Dogwood Lane
Historic Name: the Hammond Adams House
Construction Date: 1967
Builder: Al Roughen
Built For: Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Adams
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005063 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This home was built for the Hammond Adamses who previously owned the Greek Revival cottage at 200 Church Street.
200 Church Street
Historic Name: Moseley – Clements – Adams House
Construction Date: 1853
Builder: unknown
Built For: Dr. Albert Moseley
Architectural Style: Greek Revival Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005062 GNAHRGIS 248151
Additional Information: This home was built for planter and physician Albert Mosely and his new bride Mary Jane Rees. It is an excellent example of the simple elegance of the Greek Revival style. Its original interior and exterior features have been preserved. Since its construction, it has been occupied by only three families.
201 Church Street
Historic Name: Hudson – Denham House
Construction Date: 1950
Builder: Marshall and Hudson General Contractors
Built For: Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Hudson
Architectural Style: WWII Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005723 GNAHRGIS 248150
Additional Information:
202 Church Street
Historic Name: A.C. Dickey House
Construction Date: 1955
Builder: Marshall and Hudson General Contractors
Built For: A.C. Dickey
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005149 GNAHRGIS 248149
Additional Information: This brick ranch was constructed for Mr. A.C. Dickey, long-time Superintendent of Putnam County Schools and his educator wife.
203 Church Street
Historic Name: J.P. Marshal – Rogers House
Construction Date: 1945
Builder: James Marshall Sr.
Built For: James Marshall Sr.
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005121 & E005122 GNAHRGIS 256133
Additional Information: This is one of the first ranch-style homes constructed in Putnam County. It has been well-maintained over the years.
204 Church Street
Historic Name: Carroll – Barrett – Wilkerson House
Construction Date: 1925
Builder: unknown
Built For: C. R. Carroll
Architectural Style: Craftsman bungalow
Tax Parcel #: E005060 GNAHRGIS 248148
Additional Information: This is a prime example of a craftsman bungalow. Note the low pitched roof and exposed rafter tails.
Washington Avenue Plaza District Buildings
202 N. Washington Ave.
Historic Name: Ingram – Doster House
Construction Date: 1943-1944
Builder: Wilbur G. Winslette
Built For: Otis Benjamin Ingram
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Tax Parcel #: E006058 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This brick home is finely constructed in the cape cod style and is well maintained.
302 N. Washington Ave.
Historic Name: Barrett – Alford House
Construction Date: 2004
Builder: unknown
Built For: Mary and Tom Barrett
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Tax Parcel #: E005137 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information:
304 N. Washington Ave.
Historic Name: the Mike Liles House
Construction Date: 1940
Builder: unknown
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: pre-WWII Vernacular Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005136 GNAHRGIS 248140
Additional Information:
305 N. Washington Ave.
Historic Name: Mary Glyn Maddox Spivey
Construction Date: 1960
Builder: J.P. Marshall and Assoc. Inc.
Built For: Mary Glyn Maddox Spivey
Architectural Style: Vernacular Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005130 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information:
Wayne Street – Plaza District Buildings
201 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Dukes – Adams – Hicks House
Construction Date: circa 1950
Builder: Hudson and Marshall General Contractors
Built For: Martha Turner Duke (Mrs. S.B. Duke Sr.)
Architectural Style: Post-war Cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005145 GNAHRGIS 248177
Additional Information:
205 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Park – Wall – Gregg House
Construction Date: circa 1820
Builder: unknown
Built For: Judge Park
Architectural Style: 1820 – Federal Cottage, 1903 – Victorian, Craftsman,
Tax Parcel #: E005144 GNAHRGIS 248178
Additional Information: This very early Eatonton house was moved to its current location in 1903 from the SE corner of Wayne Street and Madison Avenue. At that time it underwent Victorian additions. In 2018 it was restored by Alan Gregg.
206 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Willamson – Branham – Davis – Resseau House
Construction Date: circa 1816-18
Builder:
Built For: Benjamin Williamson
Architectural Style: 1816 – Piedmont Plain Style, 1857 – Greek Revival addition
Tax Parcel #: E005139 GNAHRGIS 248179
Additional Information: The original owner, Benjamin Williamson, sold this home in 1818 to Henry Branham for the sum of $2,000. Braham, a state legislator, was known for his legislative cunning and was nicknamed, “Talleyrand”. About 1854 Branham sold his home to the Methodist Church, and it was then moved to its current location from the N.W. corner of Madison Avenue and Wayne Street at which time the Greek Revival addition was added. It was considered one of the finest houses of its time.
300 Wayne Street
Historic Name: The John Allen House
Construction Date: 1970
Builder: Douglas Hudson and John Allen
Built For: John and Cody Allen
Architectural Style: Modern Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005129 GNAHRGIS 248180
Additional Information: John Allen, who had been the chief executive officer of the Imperial Cotton Mill in Eatonton, built this home for his family in 1970 following his retirement.
301 Wayne Street
Historic Name: James Douglas Hudson House
Construction Date: 1950
Builder: Hudson and Marshall General Contractors
Built For: Doug and Mary Clark Hudson
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005143 GNAHRGIS 248181
Additional Information: Dough Hudson, the co-owner of Hudson and Marshal Contractors, built this home for his family in 1950.
303 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Barber – Yarbrongh – Limbaugh House
Construction Date: 1946
Builder: Lawrence Abbott Barber
Built For: Lawrence Abbott Barber, Sr.
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Tax Parcel #: E005142 GNAHRGIS 248183
Additional Information: This home was built for the grandson of C.D. Leonardi, Eatonton’s Victorian builder who constructed the Eatonton Presbyterian Church, the home at 200 N. Madison Avenue (Victorian additions) as well as several other homes in the Historic District. It was converted by Winnie Limbaugh into a duplex.
304 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Branham – Gordon – Stubbs – Imperial Mill House
Construction Date: 1816-18
Builder: unknown
Built For: Dr. Henry Branham
Architectural Style: 1816-18 Piedmont Plain style, 1895 Gothic Revival, 1927 Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E005128 GNAHRGIS 248182
Additional Information: This home was constructed originally in the Piedmont Plain style, later Gothic Revival, and in Greek Revival style in 1927. It was built in 1816-18 for Dr. Henry Branham who owned the home until 1822 when he sold it to Charles P. Gordon whose family owned it until 1849. Gordon was instrumental in getting a railway constructed from Eatonton to Augusta. In 1927 the home was purchased by the Imperial Mill, a division of Cannon Mills, for its superintendent’s home at which time the Greek Revival facade was added. Extensive remodeling both inside and outside has been done to that few architectural traces of the original home remain.
305 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Dance – holloway House
Construction Date: 1910
Builder: unknown
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: Vernacular Victorian cottage with Neo-classical elements
Tax Parcel #: E005141 GNAHRGIS 248184
Additional Information: This lovely home is well-maintained.
307 Wayne Street
Historic Name: Gardner – Lawrence – Griffin House
Construction Date: circa 1910
Builder: unknown
Built For: Hiram L. Gardner
Architectural Style: Edwardian cottage with classical revival influences
Tax Parcel #: E005045 GNAHRGIS 248185
Additional Information: This home which had lost some of its architectural features in previous remodeling was restored by Bob Canthers and Johnny Holt in 2001. Most of the original architectural features have been added back.
North Lafayette Street – Plaza District Buildings
203 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: DeRaney – McFadden House
Construction Date: 1954
Builder: Marshall and Hudson General Contractors
Built For: Eddie DeRaney
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E006041 GNAHRGIS
Additional Information: This home was built for Eddie DeRaney, a local merchant.
205 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Reid – Green – Lawrence House
Construction Date: 1855
Builder: Attributed to T. Thomas, architect of New York City
Built For: Alexander Sydney Reid
Architectural Style: High Greek Revival
Tax Parcel #: E006039 GNAHRGIS 248149
Additional Information: This fine mansion is an outstanding example of the High Greek Revival style and it took one year to allow the lot to setting and 3 years to build. Reid gathered the finest materials and craftsmen to build his home. Of particular note are the cantilevered parapet, magnificent original plaster medallions, marbilized woodwork, and hand-carved Corinthian columns. Tradition holds that it was built by Italian artisans, not slave labor.
301 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Leader – Scheer – Thompson – Stevens House
Construction Date: 1954
Builder: Marshall and Hudson General Contractors
Built For: Mr. and Mrs. Maury Leader
Architectural Style: Ranch
Tax Parcel #: E005120 GNAHRGIS 248146
Additional Information:
302 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Smith – Griffith – Bassett House
Construction Date: circa 1890
Builder: unknown
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: Craftsman cottage
Tax Parcel #: E005127 GNAHRGIS 248142
Additional Information: This home has been extensively remodeled over the years.
303 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Myrick – Weaver House
Construction Date: 1818
Builder: unknown
Built For: David Myrick
Architectural Style: 1818 – Federal, 1886 – Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005121 GNAHRGIS 248144
Additional Information: This home was moved in 1854 from 205 N. Lafayette Street where the Reid – Green House now sits. Originally it likely had a 2-story portico with a balcony that was replaced by the 1-story Victorian porch done by C.D. Leonard, when it was purchased by Dr. David Weaver in 1886. In that same year, two additional back rooms were added, one of which had served as the First Eatonton Make Academy which was located where the Plaza Arts Center is today. Randy Watkins purchased the house in 2020 and is restoring it.
304 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Knight – Blackwell – Dunn House
Construction Date: 1926
Builder: Sears Roebuck Corporation
Built For: James and Mattielou Knight
Architectural Style: Sears Roebuck Craftsman
Tax Parcel #: E005126 GNAHRGIS 248143
Additional Information: This house was built from a prefabricated package sold by the Sears Roebuck Corporation and assembled and finished locally. The original owner, Miss Mattielou was Southern Bell’s switchboard operator for the city of Eatonton and knew everybody’s business. She might have said, “Honey, so-and-so is not at home today. They’re at the doctor’s office in Macon.”
305 N. Lafayette St.
Historic Name: Dobbins – Marsh House
Construction Date: circa 1890
Builder: unknown
Built For: unknown
Architectural Style: originally Vernacular Victorian
Tax Parcel #: E005124 GNAHRGIS 248142
Additional Information: This home has been extensively remodeled over the years and was originally built as a rental cottage.
This page contains images and links for the buildings in the local Plaza Historic District.
The Napier Reid Rainey Stubbs Eagle Tavern was built in several timeslots 1816-1822/1846-1852.
Style is Georgian Cottage/Greek Revival.
Currently the HQ of the Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society.
For an in-depth history of this house, read the attached document
This is a Folk Victorian Cottage, built in 1885.