Georgia - Habersham County
Habersham County Georgia has 36 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 2 places of National significance and 7 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Chenocetah Fire Tower, Woodlands and Blythewood, Acoa, Cornelia Community House and Glen-Ella Springs Hotel.

Many famous people are associated with these Habersham County historic places including J.A. Lewis, Alexander Robert Lawton, Robert McMillan, Cornelius Church and M.C. York.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Habersham County places including Jarvis Van Buren, Farm Security Administration, Resettlement Administration, David S. Cuttino, Fred Orr, Norman Stanbaugh, Cornelius Church, Robert McMillan, Rusk Church and John Porter. Prominent architectural styles found in Habersham Country are Late Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman and Greek Revival.

Acoa (added 1982 - - #82002446)
Mathis Rd. , Hollywood
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Historic Significance:
Information Potential, Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Social History
Cultural Affiliation:
19th Century Industry
Period of Significance:
1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
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Asbury, Henry, House (added 1982 - - #82002425)
Also known as Swain Residence
211 E. Waters St. , Clarkesville
KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Church,Rusk
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Baron-York Building (added 1982 - - #82002426)
Also known as Moulder's Photography
714 N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Communications
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Government
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Post Office
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Business
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Chenocetah Fire Tower (added 1984 - - #84001110)
Chenocetah Mountain , Cornelia
Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Farm Security Administration, Resettlement Administration
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Conservation, Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Federal
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Fire Station
Current Function:
Government, Landscape
Current Sub-function:
Fire Station, Park
More Information:
Church Furniture Store (added 1982 - - #82002427)
Also known as Custom Corner Ceramics
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Church,Cornelius
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
More Information:
Church, Cornelius, House (added 1982 - - #82002428)
304 N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Church,Cornelius
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Church,Cornelius
Significant Year:
1915
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
Clarkesville Garage (added 1982 - - #82002429)
Also known as Church Motor Company
304 N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Church,Cornelius
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
Cornelia Community House (added 1982 - - #82002445)
U.S. 123 at LaVista Lane , Cornelia
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Cuttino,David S.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Conservation, Politics/Government, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Social
Historic Sub-function:
Meeting Hall
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall
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Daes Chapel Methodist Church (added 1982 - - #82002430)
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Black
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
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Demorest Commercial Historic District (added 1989 - - #89001713)
Georgia St. and Central Ave. , Demorest
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Willett,H.W.
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival, Italianate
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Department Store, Meeting Hall, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Restaurant, Specialty Store
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Demorest Women's Club (added 2008 - - #08001247)
Also known as Demorest Methodist Episcopal Church, Demorest Methodist Church
1035 Central Ave. , Demorest
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Other
Period of Significance:
1950-1974
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion, Social
Historic Sub-function:
Clubhouse, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Social
Current Sub-function:
Clubhouse
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Furr-Lambert House (added 1982 - - #82002431)
Also known as Lunsford Residence
223 Grant St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Church,Rusk, Lambert,John
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Glen-Ella Springs Hotel (added 1990 - - #89002270)
Also known as Rocky Bottom Farm
SW of Tallulah Falls on Co. Rd. 218 , Turnerville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Hotel
More Information:
Grace Church (added 1980 - - #80001087)
Wilson and Greene Sts. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Van Buren,Jarvis
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Performing Arts, Religion, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
Griggs-Erwin House (added 1982 - - #82002432)
Also known as Dixon Residence
Bridge St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Griggs,James E.
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Haywood English Family Log House (added 1991 - - #91001852)
Also known as Big Holly Cabin
GA 115 W of jct. with Habersham Rd. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1825-1849
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
Hill, A. P., House (added 1982 - - #82002433)
Also known as Rosetty,Peter,House
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Irvin General Merchandise Store (added 1984 - - #84001113)
Irvin St. , Cornelia
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Professional
More Information:
Jackson Building (added 1982 - - #82002434)
Also known as Lucky Fabrics;Barbara Ann Beauty Salon
710 N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Communications
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Business, Specialty Store
More Information:
Jackson Pharmacy (added 1982 - - #82002435)
Also known as Carson Pharmacy
712 N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Specialty Store
More Information:
Lawton Place (added 2009 - - #08001282)
136 7th Ave. , Mount Airy
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Historic Significance:
Event, Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Lawton, Alexander Robert
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Exploration/Settlement, Entertainment/Recreation
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Lewis, J. A., House (added 1982 - - #82002436)
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
Shomar19, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Historic Person:
Lewis,J.A.
Significant Year:
1930
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Loudermilk Boarding House (added 2001 - - #01000079)
271 Foreacre St. , Cornelia
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Museum
More Information:
Market Building (added 1982 - - #82002437)
Also known as Agriculture Building
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
W.P.A.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture, Commerce, Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
More Information:
Martin Building (added 1982 - - #82005170)
802--808 Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Owner:
Private
Mauldin House (added 1982 - - #82002438)
Also known as Little Pink Cottage
102 E. Water St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
McMillan, Robert, House (added 1982 - - #82002439)
Also known as Johnson Residence
Allen Lane , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
McMillan,Robert
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
McMillan,Robert
Significant Year:
1912
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
McMillan-Garrison House (added 1982 - - #82002440)
403 S. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
McMillan,Robert
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Olgetree Farm (added 1997 - - #97000753)
Jct. of Pea Ridge Rd. and Paradise Park Rd. , View
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Agriculture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Porter-York House (added 1982 - - #82002441)
Bridge St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Porter,John
Architectural Style:
Greek Revival
Historic Person:
York,M.C.
Significant Year:
1863, 1904, 1861
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce, Communications
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Pyle--Davis House (added 2003 - - #03000537)
202 Massachusetts Bvd. , Demorest
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Watt, J.W., et.al.
Architectural Style:
Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Community Planning And Development, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
Reeves Building (added 1982 - - #82002442)
N. Washington St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Stanbaugh,Norman
Architectural Style:
Moderne
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
More Information:
South Washington Street Historic District (added 1982 - - #82002443)
S. Washington St. between Laurel Dr. and Spring St. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other, Queen Anne, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Tallulah Falls School (added 1992 - - #91002026)
Also known as Tallulah Falls Industrial School
Jct. of US 441 and Tallulah School Rd. , Tallulah Falls
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Orr,Fred
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Education, Landscape Architecture, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education, Funerary
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Educational Related Housing, School
Current Function:
Education, Funerary
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Educational Related Housing, School
More Information:
Washington-Jefferson Street Historic District (added 1982 - - #82002444)
Washington, Jefferson, and Wilson Sts. between Green St. and Laurel Dr. , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Van Buren,Jarvis
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Bungalow/Craftsman, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
Woodlands and Blythewood (added 1975 - - #75002121)
3 mi. N of Clarkesville off U.S. 441 , Clarkesville
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Van Buren,Jarvis
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1825-1849
Owner:
Private
More Information:
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