Paul Jarrell writes: According to the various records I have seen, this house was built by David Keith (1765-1844). He is my 6x great grandfather. Luthersville was once known as Keith’s Crossroads.

At least one resource I’ve consulted dated this house to 1886, but one thing I’ve learned in years of documenting Georgia’s old houses is that tax records aren’t always reliable, especially with 19th century structures. They often indicate a an expansion or re-design. Considering that David Keith died in 1844, the house is likely circa 1820s-1830s, and may have originated as a smaller structure, such as a central hallway cottage.