I’m not sure of the history of this house, but it’s one of the most perfectly classical I’ve yet seen. I’ve been told that it’s known locally as the Jordan Farm. Jimmy Webb writes that it’s now owned by Bob & Barbara McLendon. Barbara McLendon writes: Bob McLendon and I own this house. This farm was purchased in 1950 from a family from Chattanooga by my father, William Harvey Jordan. Prior to it being purchased, the farm was managed by Frank Worthy and they lived in the home. The cemetery is in the field located adjacent to the house. If anyone would like to see this house or visit the cemetery you can call Bob McLendon at (229) 881-3201. It is better to visit the cemetery in the winter months when there is not a crop planted in the field.
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I have some ancestors buried here. My Ben Hillman, whose undertaker was WD Jordan. Essie Boyd’s undertaker was RM Jordan Jr. Mamie Mallory’s undertaker was RM Jordan. Henrietta McKenzie’s undertaker was JM Jordan. I hope to visit this area one day.
Bob McLendon and I own this house. This farm was purchased in 1950 from a family from Chattanooga by my father, William Harvey Jordan. Prior to it being purchased, the farm was managed by Frank Worthy and they lived in the home. The cemetery is in the field located adjacent t the house.
If anyone would like to see this house or visit the cemetery you can call Bob McLendon at (229) 881-3201. It is better to visit the cemetery in the winter months when there is not a crop planted in the field.
My great-grandfather and his sons built this house prior to 1850. It is the only surviving of three identical plantation houses, in the area, owned by William Colley. Family Cemetery is only a couple hundred yards away.
Brian, I have more history on this house and family if you are interested.
Robert, I would love to know more and thank you for reaching out. You can email me at wbrianbrownATgmailDOTcom
Does this house have a backporch that extends for the full length of the facade of it
Hello, Robert! I may have a family member buried in the family cemetery. I do genealogy. Can you help me?
Her name is Mamie Mallory: b. abt 1909 – July 26, 1935. Thank you.
Would you know anything about the SJCollier house in Old Town, Damascus? My grandfather rented a house from his mothe
r in law’s uncle, a Hightower, and then bought it around 1930. It was across from Joe Bryan’s peanut business. It was a heart pine with a kitchen connected by an open-air breezeway to the main house with 3 bedrooms and a living room area with piano! I’ve looked and called everyone for pictures………it was a classic. Joe Bryan bought the house from my grandmother when my grandfather dies……………..he sold the kitchen and dining portion and then used the other part for storage. Eventually, it was sold for the wonderful wood everyone wanted in their houses in the ’70’s and 80’s.
Hi Robert. I am writing an article on this home and would love to have some additional info/history on the house. You can email me at wendybellacomo@gmail.com. Thank you!
HI BRIAN, GREAT PHOTO. THIS LOVELY HOUSE SPEAKS WELL OF THE OLD SOUTH. ITS VALUES & STATELINESS ARE SUPERB. LOVE THOSE GIANT OAKS OUT FRONT. THE ONE ON RIGHT OF FRAME LOOKS HUGE! THANKS
On our farm here between Leary and Morgan on the south side of hwy 37. Owned by Bob and Barbara McLendon
Thanks, Jimmy. Do you know any history or when the house was built? It’s got to be one of the finest in the sate, in my opinion.
This is a beautiful example. Thanks. Do you know when it was built? Is it located in an area I could drive by?
My guess is 1840 . What’s yours?
Trish, I was thinking antebellum, as well. There are so many plantation houses in this part of the state that I’d be scared to venture a guess. But all the bells and whistles for 1840ish are there! I’d love to know more about it.
I would bet the farm it is antebellum as well. I am thinking that such well proportioned Greek Revival may have been a bit later to arrive in SW GA , but certainly no later than the 1850’s. It reminds me of another house sitting off to the south side of the 4 lane somewhere between Cusseta (sp?) and Dawson. It is great that it has survived and appears to be well loved!
Yes, it sits back on the main eastbound highway out of Morgan.
Beautiful!!