Gilleland House facts for kids
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Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3 Shepard's Lane, Dawsonville, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000268 |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 2009 |
The Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House is a special old home in Dawsonville, Georgia. It is also known as Peach Brandy Cottage today. You can find it at 3 Shepard's Lane, right on Georgia Highway 9. This road is an important route that leads to Atlanta.
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Discovering the Gilleland House
This house is a great example of a Craftsman style bungalow. It was built in 1929. A bungalow is a type of house that is usually one story or one and a half stories tall.
Architectural Style
The Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House has a unique design. It is a one-and-a-half-story house made of wood. It has a "side-gable" roof, which means the roof slopes down on the sides. There is also a part of the roof that sticks out over the front porch. This part has its own "front-gable" roof. The house also features a "front-gable dormer," which is a window that sticks out from the roof.
A Look at Its History
The house belonged to Boyd Gilleland and his family. Boyd Gilleland was an important person in Dawson County. He was the Tax Commissioner for the county. He also helped start the Dawson County Bank.
The Gilleland family owned several businesses in the area. They had a service station and a hardware store. They also owned the Amicalola Lodge. This shows how involved the family was in their community.
Why This House Is Important
The Boyd and Sallie Gilleland House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 2009. This means it is a very important building. It was recognized for its special architecture. It was also noted for its historical importance. The house tells a story about the people and the way of life in Dawsonville during the early 20th century.
