I never get tired of finding these old houses, scattered around the landscape and holding on against the odds. This one is gone now but hung around a long time.
Hall-and-Parlor Farmhouse, Jefferson County
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Central Hallway Farmhouse, Circa 1910, Bleckley County
This farmhouse is the center of an historic property east of Cochran which still has several original barns and outbuildings.
Tenant Farmhouse, Bleckley County
I never get tired of finding houses like this because, more than any white-columned mansion, they represent the history that was reality for most Georgians a century ago .
Hall-and-Parlor Farmhouse, Laurens County
This farmhouse, possibly a tenant residence, is a typical example of the hall-and-parlor form. It has a shed room at the rear and an added wing which has served a storage purpose.
Gabled-Ell Farmhouse, Laurens County
This is another typical example of the form known as gabled-ell, or winged gable. The “ell” in gable-ell is for the L-like shape. Like many vernacular forms, these houses often started out smaller and had a wing added when a family grew. This example is located a few miles north of East Dublin.
Gabled-Ell Farmhouse, Laurens County
This farmhouse is located on a road that runs parallel to Interstate 16. It’s an interesting juxtaposition.
Gothic Revival Farmhouse, Wilkinson County
This vernacular Gothic Revival [or Carpenter Gothic] farmhouse is amazingly original and includes a rear ell. It is of a style often referenced as Folk Victorian, but the Gothic Revival dormer is the dominant feature. An historic log barn is also present. An historic survey dates it to 1915, but I believe it to actually date to the late 19th century
W. A. Bell House, Wilkinson County
This is a wonderful example of a central hallway house with a rear wing. It is well-preserved and the center of the historic W. A. Bell Farm. It likely dates to the early 20th century.
Gable Front Farmhouse, Worth County
This photo was made in 2010 and I can’t recall the exact location. I’m not sure if it’s still standing.
Queen Anne Farmhouse, Dooly County
The popularity of the Queen Anne style is evident throughout rural Georgia, where it was applied to thousands of otherwise common farmhouses from the late 1800s well into the 20th century. It’s an enduring form whose popularity continues to the present day.