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Rockwell Church in Winder, Georgia. Congregation organized in 1839, making it the second oldest Universalist congregatio

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Rockwell Church in Winder, Georgia. Congregation organized in 1839, making it the second oldest Universalist congregatioRockwell Church in Winder, Georgia.Nov 8Scaring off a burglar by coughing? Well, back in 1924 that worked in this Ansley Park, Atlanta home! This is the secondScaring off a burglar by coughing?Nov 5This 1908 home in Macon was built for Charles Turpin and replaced an earlier residence here. Turpin was prominent in botThis 1908 home in Macon was built for Charles Turpin and replaced an earlier residence…Nov 5We ❤️ this circa 1830s cabin! Dismantled and moved from Pennsylvania - the logs were cut from trees 200-300 years old anWe ❤️ this circa 1830s cabin!Nov 4Emory University's oldest building is the Old President’s House at Oxford College. Built in the late 1830s by Ignatius FEmory University's oldest building is the Old President’s House at Oxford College.Nov 4Sharing an exciting event in Athens! History is more than what we preserve—it’s what we learn from, share, and carry forSharing an exciting event in Athens!Nov 3Building a Stronger Foundation for Preservation in Newington! With support from an $8,000 matching grant through The GeoBuilding a Stronger Foundation for Preservation in Newington!Nov 313 likes📣 Georgia's Preservation Community Speaks Up for Section 106. Now We Need YOUR Voice. Over 25 organizations across Geor📣 Georgia's Preservation Community Speaks Up for Section 106.Nov 256 likesThe beautiful Gothic Revival First Presbyterian Church in Americus. The congregation, established in 1842, completed thiThe beautiful Gothic Revival First Presbyterian Church in Americus.Oct 1887 likesTime for another ghost story! Often called "The Wedding Cake House", the 1896 Thomas-Carithers House may be the most beaTime for another ghost story!Oct 17163 likesAn amazing #transformationtuesday! This 2023 Preservation Award Winner located in the heart of Atlanta's historic InmanAn amazing #transformationtuesday!Oct 13509 likesThe William Harris Homestead, circa 1825, is an excellent example of the homes established in Walton County after the coThe William Harris Homestead, circa 1825, is an excellent example of the homes…Oct 12247 likesLooking for💲funding for historic preservation? Check out these upcoming grant opportunities: 👉 DAR HISTORIC PRESERVATILooking for💲funding for historic preservation?Oct 1222 likesJackson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first church erected in Wilkes County by newly freed men in 18Jackson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the first church erected in Wilkes…Oct 1157 likesInspired by a house in Surrey, England - this 1921 home was built for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bone of Milledgeville. For a peInspired by a house in Surrey, England - this 1921 home was built for Mr.Oct 768 likes#DidYouKnow The 1902 Colquitt County Courthouse narrowly escaped demolition in the 1950s? Thanks to the efforts of local#DidYouKnow The 1902 Colquitt County Courthouse narrowly escaped demolition in the 1950s?Oct 641 likesProtecting a National Historic Landmark! With support from a $10,000 matching grant through The Georgia Trust’s 1772 FouProtecting a National Historic Landmark!Oct 696 likeshe Jekyll Island Club was once the playground of the Rockefellers, Morgans, Pulitzers, Goodyears, and other very wealthyhe Jekyll Island Club was once the playground of the Rockefellers, Morgans, Pulitzers…Oct 597 likes📣 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 2027 Georgia Trust Preservation Awards Do you know a person or project that has made a big impa📣 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!Oct 528 likesThe Historic Sanctuary of Roswell Presbyterian Church dates to 1840. #DidYouKnow the short tower contains an iron ship bThe Historic Sanctuary of Roswell Presbyterian Church dates to 1840.Oct 4139 likesBuilt around 1815, Traveler's Rest served the Unicoi Turnpike, a busy Federal road in the Appalachians. Both a stagecoacBuilt around 1815, Traveler's Rest served the Unicoi Turnpike…Oct 3174 likesFrom the archives, the McCurry-Hodges House dates to 1892. It's one of the oldest homes in Hartwell. We took this photoFrom the archives, the McCurry-Hodges House dates to 1892.Oct 253 likesHOUSE WITH A SECRET ROOM! Magnolia Terrace, c. 1846 in Covington features a secret room, accessible only through the attHOUSE WITH A SECRET ROOM!Oct 150 likesOne of the oldest houses in Madison is the Stokes-McHenry House. Built in 1822, this stunning residence was once calledOne of the oldest houses in Madison is the Stokes-McHenry House.Sep 30156 likesAcademy Lofts in Atlanta. The historic building is the 2022 recipient of the Marguerite Williams Award, the Trust’s highAcademy Lofts in Atlanta.Sep 3092 likesIt's #transformationtuesday and look at the amazing restoration of the AB&A Depot in Fitzgerald! Built in 1910, this SpaIt's #transformationtuesday and look at the amazing restoration of the AB&A Depot in…Sep 2922 likesThis beautiful home was constructed in 1874 by A.W. Hill. Interestingly, the bedroom on the east side of the home was onThis beautiful home was constructed in 1874 by A.W.Sep 28101 likesBuilt in the 1830s, this Greek Revival home was at one time owned by James Milton Smith, Governor of Georgia from 1872-1Built in the 1830s, this Greek Revival home was at one time owned by James Milton Smith…Sep 23375 likesPreservation Award Winner! Today, the McKey-Seago House stands alone among late 20th century commercial buildings in whaPreservation Award Winner!Sep 2265 likesThe center portion of The Elms dates to 1844, when built as Lambert Spencer's Home. The two hexagonal wings were added iThe center portion of The Elms dates to 1844, when built as Lambert Spencer's Home.Sep 19153 likesOriginally built c. 1820 in Covington by George Carr with 1840s updates, this magnificent home was moved to its presentOriginally built c.Sep 18113 likesThis cottage, built in 1853-54 for Americus’ first newspaper publisher, Charles W. Hancock, it is the only surviving exaThis cottage, built in 1853-54 for Americus’ first newspaper publisher, Charles W.Sep 17219 likesDesigned by A. Ten Eyck Brown and completed in 1916, this building houses Rome’s municipal offices and a 1,106-seat perfDesigned by A.Sep 1664 likesTransformation Tuesday featuring a Georgia Trust Preservation Award Winner! The c. 1901 Victor Kriegshaber House in AtlaTransformation Tuesday featuring a Georgia Trust Preservation Award Winner!Sep 15314 likes📣Now Accepting Letters of Interest for 2027 Grants! The Georgia Trust is now accepting LOIs for our 3 Historic Preserva📣Now Accepting Letters of Interest for 2027 Grants!Sep 1443 likesDesigned by Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze, the Glenn Memorial Church parsonage was inspired by a house in ColDesigned by Atlanta architect Philip Trammell Shutze…Sep 13133 likesBuilt as the Lookout Mountain Hotel during the tourism boom of the late 1920s and often called "The Castle in the CloudsBuilt as the Lookout Mountain Hotel during the tourism boom of the late 1920s and often…Sep 8147 likes📢 Are You Seeking Funding for Historic Preservation? The Georgia Trust’s 2027 Grant Programs will be opening for Letter📢 Are You Seeking Funding for Historic Preservation?Sep 829 likesSt Marys Methodist Church, built in 1858. The congregation formed in 1799. #stmarysga #historicpreservation #architecturSt Marys Methodist Church, built in 1858.Sep 693 likes

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Did you know this Philip Trammell Shutze-designed home burned while still under construction and was later linked to anThe Georgia Trust EssentialsFrom the Archives #DidYouKnow The ghost town of Auraria, outside of Dahlonega, was home to one of the nation’s first golDid you know#ThrowBackThursday to a home we visited during our 2023 Fall Ramble. The Cyrus Billingslea Barrow House, circa 1850. ThiFall ramble