For now, I’m calling this house “eclectic” because it’s a really hard one to pin down. It’s generally listed as a Queen Anne, with a build date circa 1885. I think it’s much earlier, and was built as something very different. It may just be wishful thinking.
Viewed from a perspective, there are elements of Federal architecture with a bit of Italianate influence. I believe the hip roof and the porches were a later decorative addition. I hope a friend in Eatonton can help me out. It’s a great house, but remains a mystery.
Eatonton Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
hello! i’m the current custodian of this house; happy to fill in some info gaps. the house was built sometime in the 1840s, and “victorianized” by a local builder in the 1890s. the room that’s tacked on behind the main structure to the right is rumored to have been moved from behind the bronson house (the large white house to the right of my house with huge columns). it’s said to have been the one room childhood home of joel chandler harris, who was best friends with the local builder mentioned earlier. i’m happy to try to answer any other questions you may have!
Definitely looks later than circa 1885. Seems like that beautiful ornamental gable was a later add-on? A splendid home in every regard. Love he porch.