Traditionally known as Boxwood, this Cuthbert landmark was built by Judge William Taylor (1811-1852), the first judge of the South Western Circuit of Georgia and later a Superior Court judge. The home was later owned by James Baugh Bussey (1858-1934). After being subdivided for use as apartments, it was restored in 1959 by U. S. Representative Bryant T. Castellow and his wife Katherine.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Greek Revival cottage was built in 1855 by Marcellus Douglass and given to his sister, Narcissa Weakly Douglass, who married Francis David Bailey and then Judge Bedford Solomon Worrill. In the 1860s, she conducted a private school in this house. The original doors were of the “Cross and bible” design.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The original Gay House [circa 1840s] located on this property burned in 1936 and the W. C. Worrill house located next door was divided into two separate houses, from which this section originated. The carriage steps remain.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This grand Georgian house was designed by Dennis & Dennis for Granby Owen. The facade is of Indiana limestone and the Williamsurg-style bricks were handmade by Bickerstaff of Columbus. In 1957 the house was purchased by Jesse G. Bowles, Jr., a Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Mike McCall & I were wandering down Lumpkin Street and taking in its beautiful architecture when we were lucky enough to run into Judy Bowles, who gave us a warm and welcoming tour of the house and grounds. Judy is quite passionate about her home and all the historic architecture of Cuthbert.
The formal parlor is a wonderful space, anchored by an extraordinary mantle.
The stairwell is one of my favorite features of the house.
The arch windows are also great, typical of the work of Dennis & Dennis.
The landing is bright and inviting.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
This Tudor Revival home was designed for Dr. and Mrs. Job Caldwell Patterson by the firm of Dennis and Dennis. The 3 fireplaces are made of travertine which was mined near Grier’s Cave, located 7 miles north of Cuthbert. Dr. Patterson was a well-loved local physician who served as President of the Medical Association of Georgia.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Built as a wood frame house for John West Harris (1823-1895), this grand home was remodeled to its present appearance by Henry Lewis Hill, Sr. (1887-1959), in 1928. The rooms feature Adam mantels and decorative molded ceilings. The original carriage steps remain in front of the house.
I am most grateful to Karan Pittman for her assistance in identifying this and the remaining houses in Cuthbert. It means a lot to me when people share their time and resources. While I have access to lots of information, I occasionally run into snags, and Cuthbert has been quite confusing, to say the least. The National Register form for the Cuthbert Historic District is missing its map and online resources are nearly non-existent. This is a real shame, as Cuthbert has a rich architectural heritage. The local government would do well to promote this through a self-guided walking tour.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Originally known as Bedford Hall, for the Virginia home county of Jesse Bibb Key (1814-1869), this well-maintained Greek Revival is also known for its gazebo-greenhouse, both built by Key’s slaves. Key came to Cuthbert between 1835-1838 and was a successful merchant for over three decades.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Frank Pulaski was a Jewish merchant who came South to escape the racism of the Know-Nothing party. He commissioned William H. Parkins, Georgia’s most important architect of the early post-Civil War period, to build this elaborate Gothic Revival cottage. Parkins was also the designer of the Randolph County Courthouse and Old Main at Andrew College.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The Settles brothers were the owners and managers of this motel.
I’ve been unable to locate a historical background for this church, but judging by the architecture I’d presume the structure dates to early 20th century, late 19th perhaps. It may be a Freedmen Church. The church is best known for its association with civil rights martyr Lena Baker (8 June 1900-5 March 1945), the only woman ever executed in Georgia’s electric chair. She sang in the choir at Mt. Vernon and is buried in its historic cemetery.