William Harris Homestead

The William Harris Homestead, in Monroe, Georgia dates from 1825. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1982. Its NRHP listing was for a 367 acres (149 ha) property that included a residential dwelling, agricultural outbuildings, agricultural fields, and secondary structure(s). Specifically seven contributing buildings and eight contributing sites are included.[1]

Harris, William, Family Farmstead
William Harris Log House
LocationGA 11, Campton, Georgia
Coordinates33°53′38″N 83°43′23″W
Area367 acres (149 ha)
Built1825
NRHP reference No.82002494[1]
Added to NRHPJune 22, 1982

It is listed for architectural criteria.[1]

The William Harris Homestead webpage describes it as being located in Monroe, Georgia,[2] but its location appears to be about one mile north of the small community of Campton. Monroe is a larger town about five miles further south of Campton. There is a Harris Cemetery on GA 11 on the property.[3]

The William Harris Homestead Foundation, a charitable 501(c)3 organization, manages the property and conducts public tours and events including school field trips.

William Harris Homestead Foundation Mission and Vision Statement Mission (Purpose): The historic William Harris Homestead serves as a cultural and educational center dedicated to the advancement of heritage, agricultural, and environmental scholarship. Vision (Value): To preserve an early Georgia homestead, and provide education and insight into its cultural and historical impact.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "William Harris Homestead".
  3. Google maps consultation


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.