National Register of Historic Places listings in Douglas County, Georgia facts for kids
This article lists and describes important historic places and areas in Douglas County, Georgia. These places are special because they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP is a list of buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. When a place is on this list, it means it is recognized for its historical value and is often protected.
Historic Places in Douglas County
Basket Creek Cemetery
The Basket Creek Cemetery is a historic burial ground located at 7829 Capps Ferry Road in Douglasville. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2009. Cemeteries like this one are important because they tell us about the people who lived in an area long ago and how they lived.
Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372, Free and Accepted York Masons-Pleasant Grove School
This historic site includes the Beulah Grove Lodge No. 372 and the Pleasant Grove School. It is located at 2525 Old Lower River Road in Douglasville. This site was added to the National Register on February 3, 2010. It represents an important part of the community's history, showing how people gathered and learned.
John Thomas Carnes Family Log House
The John Thomas Carnes Family Log House is a very old home found within the Clinton Nature Preserve, at 8270 Ephesus Church Road in Winston. This log house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 2001. Log houses are fascinating because they show us how early settlers built their homes using natural materials.
Douglas County Courthouse
The historic Douglas County Courthouse is located at 6754 West Broad Street in Douglasville. It was added to the National Register on October 24, 2002. Courthouses are often important landmarks in a city, as they are where local government and justice have been carried out for many years.
Douglasville Commercial Historic District
The Douglasville Commercial Historic District is a special area in Douglasville. It is roughly bounded by Broad Street, Adair Street, Church Street, and Club Drive. This district was listed on the National Register on July 24, 1989. A historic district means that many buildings in that area are old and important, showing what the town looked like in the past. It's like a living museum of old shops and buildings.
Pine Mountain Gold Mine
The Pine Mountain Gold Mine is located at 1881 Stockmar Road in Villa Rica. It became a historic district on the National Register on August 28, 2008. This site tells the story of gold mining in Georgia, which was a very important industry long ago. You can learn about how gold was found and processed here.
Col. William T. Roberts House
The Col. William T. Roberts House is a historic home located at 8652 Campbellton Street in Douglasville. It was added to the National Register on March 2, 1989. This house belonged to an important person in the community's history, and its architecture can tell us about the time it was built.
Sweet Water Manufacturing Site
The Sweet Water Manufacturing Site is a historic industrial area in Atlanta, located within Douglas County. It was listed on the National Register on November 23, 1977. The exact address is restricted for its protection. Manufacturing sites like this show us how goods were made in the past and how industries helped shape the local economy.
Images for kids
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A view of the historic Basket Creek Cemetery.
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The Beulah Grove Lodge and Pleasant Grove School building.
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The old John Thomas Carnes Family Log House.
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The historic Douglas County Courthouse.
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A street view of the Douglasville Commercial Historic District.
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Equipment at the Pine Mountain Gold Mine.
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The historic Col. William T. Roberts House.
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The Sweet Water Manufacturing Mill.
