This landmark Darien home, built by Emanuel Brown and later owned by the Johnson family, recently served as the Darien River House Restaurant. Different sources give dates of construction varying from 1875-1920. Until I learn otherwise, I’m deferring to the date given in Georgia’s Natural, Archaeological, and Historic Resources Survey.
Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
I lived in that home from 1946 to 1950? My name is Joanne Butler
I lived in that home. My father Wiliiam J. Butler purchased to in around 1945. My mother,
older brother, sister and me (Joe ann) . My father sold it to Ronie Brown later.
This house was my grandfather and grandmother’s house. I grew up going to see my grand parents there. Emanuel and Ronie Brown lived there. They had 7 children. My mom was the eldest girl.
Did you know Ronie Brown?
Do you know Ronie Brown?
If you are referring to my relative, Emanuel Brown (married to Lucy Turner), he passed away June 22 1864 in battle at Kolbs farm. So the house must have been built prior to1879. Thanks.
Cheri- Thanks for the information on Emanuel Brown. It’s possible the house was built earlier. This date comes from National Register background information, and their dates are sometimes based on local knowledge. I’d love to explore this more, as I know this is a well-loved house in Darien.
Emanuel was my grandfather. The house was built earlier. I grew up a lot of my life in that house.