Here’s another one of the Eclectic Cottages, located just north of the historic district. Like most examples in Metter, it has strong Victorian influences.
Eclectic Cottage, 1910, Metter
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Eclectic Cottage, 1910, Metter
This is another example of the Victorian-inspired eclectic architecture found throughout Metter’s historic residential district.
South Metter Residential Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Trapnell-Boyd House, 1909, Metter
The Trapnell-Boyd House is one of the finest examples in Metter of this eclectic architectural style that dominated small Georgia towns around the turn of the 20th century. The overall appearance is Folk Victorian, but the tapered posts aren’t really Victorian at all.
South Metter Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Evans County Courthouse, 1923, Claxton
The Evans County Courthouse was built in 1923 at a cost of $60,000, replacing temporary offices in the White Building. It was one of several in the area designed by prolific courthouse architect J. J. Baldwin.
National Register of Historic Places
Justice House, Fitzgerald
For much of its history, this was the home of the Lawrence Earl ‘L. E.’ Justice (1908-1986) family. Mr. Justice was an insurance agent. Like many of the houses on West Central Avenue, it was likely built circa 1910-1920. Online property records date it to 1950, which is not correct.
Morris Baptist Church, 1900, Quitman County
Morris Baptist Church was established in 1900 and this structure appears to be contemporary to that date. It is the last active landmark in the hamlet of Morris, southeast of Georgetown and Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula), not far from the Alabama state line off US Highway 82.
United State Post Office & Courthouse, 1933, Columbus
The old main post office for Columbus is still used as the downtown branch. It has also housed the federal court house and numerous government offices. The classically influenced Renaissance Revival landmark was designed by local architect E. Oren Smith under government contract. The style is commonly found among public buildings constructed circa 1900-1930.
National Register of Historic Places
Eclectic Cottage, 1869, Columbus
This Georgian Cottage has undoubtedly evolved since it was built just after the Civil War, with a port cochere and ornamental brick rails on the front porch.
Columbus Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
St. George’s Anglican Church, 1987, Columbus
Though located in the heart of the historic district of Columbus, St. George’s Anglican dates to 1987. Its simple architecture, with Gothic influence, is well-suited to the district.
Greater Saint Mark AME Church, 1961, Columbus
Greater Saint Mark was organized in as Saint Mark AME Church in 1886 and the present sanctuary was built in 1961, during the pastorate of Rev. W. L. Brown. An old cornerstone saved by the congregation indicates an earlier church was built in 1889, during the pastorate of Rev. M. R. Wilson.