I just learned via social media that this landmark was recently damaged by at least one, if not two, fallen cedar trees, likely the result of recent storms. It appears, from a photograph shared by Sam Smith, that the damage is mostly to the roof. I hope this is a silver lining and the house is able to be repaired.
I’ve never been able to find out much history about the place, other than the fact that locals suggest it’s in its original location and owned by the same family for the duration of its existence. Obviously, the owners cared enough to add a newer roof and porch at some time. As a vernacular form, dogtrots are emblematic of rural Georgia in the 19th century and variations were built well into the early part of the 20th century. This is one of the nicest examples I know of in Georgia and if anyone knows more about its fate, please share.
This was the home of the Rutland family. A lifelong friend of my dad (born and raised two miles from this house) Joseph Rutland was born in this house in the 1920’s. Mr Rutland ran a business in Dublin , Ga.
Joe Rutland’s Southeastern Freight and Salvage was on Madison St. in the old Post Office.
I was told it had been moved to save it !Good News
I rode past this house yesterday and it is gone. Looks like it may have been taken apart to be moved because there are no remains of it anywhere.