This house has an overall Queen Anne appearance, but is more properly a Folk Victorian. The style is relatively uncommon but I’ve found several examples throughout Southeast Georgia.
This example retains its large original kitchen, attached at some point by a hallway.
Update: Edwin Akins writes: “It is sad to report that this house is no more. Today, April 22, 2023, it was a controlled burn by the Bulloch County fire department to remove it. Just another example of the old historic homes being neglected and having to be destroyed. Always sad to see it happening all over the county and Georgia. But the reality of life is that they are so expensive to renovate then the continuing upkeep.“
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It is sad to report that this house is no more. Today, April 22, 2023, it was a controlled burn by the Bulloch County fire department to remove it. Just another example of the old historic homes being neglected and having to be destroyed. Always sad to see it happening all over the county and Georgia. But the reality of life is that they are so expensive to renovate then the continuing upkeep.
It is unfortunate to report that this house is in a very deteriorated state. At the present time, the front porch section roof is being removed and possibly the house may be demolished. It has deteriorated from not being lived in nor cared for now for many years. It is sad to see these old houses in our communities being neglected or demolished. However, it is so expensive to maintain and/or remodel to bring up to date that most owners are not willing to spend the amount of money and energy required.
So many of our landmarks are vanishing, Edwin. I can’t keep up with them all. It’s such a loss.
This house was the home of the grandparents of my wife, the Lee family. It is now owned by their grandsons, not occupied now for several years.
Come back and visit. We updated an early 1900’s home in Stilson and would love for you to stop by and visit. Wished you had taken and used the photo of our home next to the Stilson Elementary school.
love that house thank you for posting this
Enjoy seeing all your photos. Some of these places I can remember.