National Register of Historic Places listings in Clay County, Georgia Facts for Kids

Did you know that some buildings and places are so special and important that they get listed on a national list? This list is called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It helps protect and celebrate amazing historic spots across the United States.

This page tells you about the cool historic buildings and areas in Clay County, Georgia that are on this special list.

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Historic Places in Clay County
Places That Used to Be Listed
- Walter F. George Dam Mound
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Historic Places in Clay County

Clay County has several places that are important enough to be on the National Register of Historic Places. These places help us learn about the past and understand how people lived long ago.

Clay County Courthouse

The Clay County Courthouse is a very important building in Fort Gaines. It's where local government decisions are made and where legal matters are handled. This courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980. It stands as a symbol of the county's history and its legal system.

Dill House

The Dill House is a historic home located at 102 South Washington Street in Fort Gaines. This beautiful house was recognized for its historical value and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1975. It gives us a peek into what homes looked like in the past.

Fort Gaines Cemetery Site

The Fort Gaines Cemetery Site is an important historical area located south of State Route 37 and west of the Chattahoochee River in Fort Gaines. This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1974. It helps preserve the history of the people who lived in the area long ago.

Fort Gaines Historic District

The Fort Gaines Historic District is not just one building, but a whole area in Fort Gaines that is special. It includes many historic buildings and streets, roughly bordered by the Chattahoochee River, GA 37, GA 39, and College, Commerce, and Jefferson Streets. This entire district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1984. It's like a living museum, showing how the town developed over time.

Warren Sutton House

The Warren Sutton House is a historic home located about 1000 feet south of the junction of US 27 and GA 37 at Sutton's Corners, near Edison. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1994. It's another example of the interesting architecture and history found in Clay County.

Toney-Standley House

The Toney-Standley House is a historic home located northwest of Fort Gaines, just off GA 39. This house was recognized for its historical importance and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1974. It adds to the rich collection of historic homes in the area.

Places That Used to Be Listed

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed from the list. This is called "delisted." It usually happens if the place changes a lot or is no longer there.

Walter F. George Dam Mound

The Walter F. George Dam Mound was once a listed historic site located southeast of the Walter F. George Lock and Dam near Fort Gaines. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1975. However, it was later delisted on August 1, 1986.

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The Clay County Courthouse in Fort Gaines, Georgia.
The historic Dill House in Fort Gaines, Georgia.

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