Thanks to Jane Davidson Kirksey & Jean Clements for the identification.
Maxwell House, Danville
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Thanks to Jane Davidson Kirksey & Jean Clements for the identification.
This house was originally built by Isaac Newton Maxwell who was born in Dry Branch at the northern end of Twiggs County, joined the Confederate Army at 15, married a young war widow at the end of the Civil War, then settled in Danville. Starting with nothing, he built prosperous farming and mercantile businesses and served in numerous town and county leadership roles, including two terms in the Georgia House of Representatives. The house had remained in Maxwell family hands at least through 2013, but I am not certain of its current status.
Is this hose for sale?
My grandfather, Herbert Lee Pike, lived much of his life in Danville and was living there when he died…he is buried in the Allentown cemetery….I love those little towns and miss the old man so much!
That is definitely My Aunt’s house. I am named after her, lived and played with my cousins when young in that house. Aunt Janie Davidson Maxwell passed recently.
My great grand parents, Wm.A. Maxwell and his wife, Frances Morse lived in Villa Rica, GA frrrrrom 1880 to1907; I would like to know what branch of tthe Maxwell Families the Maxwell house in Danville was part of.
I believe this is Mrs. Leila Maxwell’s house. She was the local postmistress, and 2 of her sons were the rural mail carriers. My childhood home is on the same street.
Thanks, Jean. I will change the name of the house until we find out otherwise. I will also add your information about the gymnasium. Thanks again!
Jean, are there any more pictures of this house and a layout of the interior? John
I am looking for more pictures of this house and the interior layout can anyone help? John
Sorry, I was mistaken. It was the house down the road that was damaged.
The roof of this house was damaged by fire. I think it was in 2007