Alfred Dearing began construction on this house around 1860, and after work was interrupted by the Civil War, completed it in the late 1860s or early 1870s. It was sold in 1878 and after passing through several owners, became the home of leading Athens banker John Julian Wilkins in 1905. The Classical Revival landmark is among the grandest homes on South Milledge Avenue.
National Register of Historic Places
I a wonder where the iron dog trotted off too when the last family member sold this lovely home to a sorority ! I use to enjoy watching the garden bloom out front !