The Victorian porch posts and balustrade are later additions to the house, which appears to be of antebellum construction.
Jewell Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Central Hallway House, Jewell
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Category Archives: –WARREN COUNTY GA–
Saddlebag House, Warren County
This saddlebag house is barely hanging on. It’s located on the Warren County side of the Ogeechee River, near historic Mayfield.
Jacob Burkhalter House, Circa 1778, Warrenton
Though it has been moved from its original location, the home of Revolutionary War veteran Jacob Burkhalter is the oldest in Warrenton. In March 1825 the Marquis de Lafayette stayed at the Burkhalter House while traveling by stagecoach from Augusta to Milledgeville on the Southern leg of his American tour. Dan Muller, the present owner, has done a lot of sensitive restoration and stabilization work on the house.
Stagecoach Inn, 1780s, Warrenton
This historic stagecoach inn would have seen lots of business after it was built on the old Milledgeville-Augusta route in the 1780s. I’ve found very little history for such an important survivor, and what I have found seems apocryphal, but as always will update when I learn more.
Amanda shared this historic photograph, which was shared with her by previous owners.
Recycled Sculptures at Sunrise Farm, Warren County
These recycled iron/scrap sculptures represent mythological and real creatures. I’m not sure who the artist is, but it may be farm owner Mark Chalker. You can’t help but notice them as you drive past.
It’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Phoenix is mine. (The octopus came in a close second).
Reese, Georgia
This historic farmhouse and the adjacent general store/commissary are about all that’s left of the Reese community. Since 1971, the property has been known as the Strother Farm.
William Ricketson House, Circa 1856, Ricketson
According to Carroll Bolton, this landmark was built by William Absalom Ricketson and his wife Catherine Jackson, circa 1856. They and other family members are buried in the cemetery on the property. Originally from England the family immigrated around 1659 to Dartmouth, Massachusetts. [They] came to Georgia by way of North Carolina…The house as it stands today, sadly lost one of its chimneys several years ago. Various members of the family have occupied the house since its construction.
Regarding the community, Greg Morrison, who lives nearby, notes: The Ricketson area was a militia district as well as Reese, Newsomes, Neals and English. All these areas are geographically connected and were all named for men who served in the Revolutionary War. He also suggests that he understands that this house was originally a dogtrot.
Little Brier Creek Baptist Church, Warren County
Established in 1777, Little Brier Creek Baptist Church is the oldest in Warren County.
Hall-and-Parlor House, Warren County
Queen Anne Cottage, Circa 1870, Warrenton
Warrenton Downtown Historic District, National Register of Historic Places