Flippen is an historic community just northwest of McDonough. Several historic homes remain.
Queen Anne House, 1890, Flippen
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Turner House, 1916, McDonough
The Turner House is one of the architectural standouts of McDonough and is a beautifully maintained property. Were it not for the buttresses, I would consider it a Prairie Style house; I suppose it falls somewhere in the Renaissance Revival.
Lawrenceville Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Henry P. Copeland House, 1903, McDonough
Like many of the older houses in McDonough’s historic district, this Neoclassical Revival landmark is now used as a business office.
McDonough Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Queen Anne House, 1897, McDonough
McDonough Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Queen Anne Cottage, 1906, McDonough
McDonough Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Globe Hotel, 1827 & 1882, McDonough
The Globe Hotel originally stood a half block away on the courthouse square and was moved in 1938 to its present location. It is the oldest commercial structure in McDonough. The original section [the right side in the photos] dates to 1827 and the gabled wing [left side] was added circa 1882.
National Register of Historic Places
McDonough Presbyterian Church, 1922
The McDonough Presbyterian Church was established in August 1827 with 25 members. Reverend James A. Gamble was the first minister. This church, built in 1922, replaced an earlier structure built in 1890. It served the congregation until 1974, when a new church was built at another location.
McDonough Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Standard Oil Station, Circa 1950, McDonough
This was originally the Anderson Oil Company service station. It was also a Standard Oil station. It has been restored and now serves as the McDonough Welcome Center.
McDonough Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Henry County Courthouse, 1897, McDonough
Golucke & Stewart designed this courthouse in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, which they also employed in the plans of the Schley, Union, and Madison county courthouses. Though its appearance has been altered by expansions over the years, it remains a focal point of downtown McDonough.
National Register of Historic Places
Warren House, Circa 1859, Jonesboro
This simple Greek Revival home was built for Guy Lewis Warren, a founder of Jonesboro and agent of the Macon & Western Railroad. It served as a hospital and headquarters for the 52nd Illinois Regiment during the Battle of Jonesboro.
Jonesboro Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Vanishing Georgia: Photographs by Brian Brown 