Category Archives: Elberton GA
W. C. Smith House, Circa 1890, Elberton
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Anna King O’Neal writes: W. C. Smith was a prominent merchant, arriving in Elberton in 1880. He was also a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died in 1909.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
William J. Clark House, Circa 1856, Elberton
William J. Clark was a merchant and one of the leading citizens of Elbert County when he built this home, which may have originated as a Plantation Plain with Greek Revival elements added later. Clark was killed in the Civil War. Thanks to Anna King O’Neal for the identification.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Commercial Block, Elberton
This large commercial block has been home to numerous businesses over the years, including a stone supply company and appliance service. If not too far gone, it would be a great restoration project.
Elberton Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot, 1910, Elberton
One of Georgia’s finest old depots, this is now home to the Elbert County Historical Society.
National Register of Historic Places
Swift-Oliver House, 1850s, Elberton
While photographing Elberton, I ran across this wonderful house and briefly spoke to the owner, who graciously allowed me and a friend to photograph it. She informed us that it’s the oldest house in Elberton. I just want to thank everyone in the Granite City for being so friendly and welcoming, and I’d like to give a special thanks to Anna King for helping with identifications of many of the local landmarks I photographed. It’s a great city and I’ll definitely be back to photograph what I missed on the last trip. Please take the time to drive around the next time you’re just passing through. You won’t be disappointed.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
L. M. Heard House, 1909, Elberton
Built by architect William Wallis for Luther Martin Heard and featuring a Ludowici tile roof, this is one of Elberton’s grandest homes. It’s still owned by a descendant of Mr. Heard.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Victorian House, Elberton
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Van Duzer House, 1870s, Elberton
The Van Duzer family came to Elberton from New York around 1840 and later built a home on what was originally a 20-acre lot. Tax records indicate a structure here as early as 1840; the present structure may be an expansion of that. The Tustin family have also been residents here.
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Dr. J. E. Johnson House, 1905, Elberton
Elberton Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 