National Register of Historic Places listings in Meriwether County, Georgia facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about really old buildings and places that are super important to history? Well, in Meriwether County, Georgia, there are many special spots that are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect buildings, sites, and districts that have a lot of history or cool architecture. It's like a hall of fame for historic places!
This page will tell you about some of these amazing places in Meriwether County. From old houses where important people lived to historic schools and even bridges, these sites help us remember the past and understand how things used to be.
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Cool Historic Places in Meriwether County
Historic Homes and Buildings
Many of the places on the list are old homes or important buildings that show us how people lived long ago.
- Bulloch Family House
* Located at 5634 Spring Street in Warm Springs, Georgia. * This house was added to the list on January 11, 2002.
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- Benjamin F. Bulloch House
* Found at 47 Bulloch Street in Warm Springs, Georgia. * This house was built in 1893 in a fancy style called Queen Anne. Benjamin F. Bulloch was one of the people who helped start Warm Springs. * Sadly, this house was completely destroyed by a fire on June 10, 2015.
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- Champinole
* This historic place is at 3920 GA Spur 109, about 4 miles northeast of Greenville, Georgia. * It was added to the list on October 22, 1992.
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- Clarkland Farms
* Located on La Grange Road in Greenville, Georgia. * This farm was recognized on July 12, 1974.
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- Eleanor Roosevelt School
* You can find this school on Parham Street at Leverette Hill Road in Warm Springs, Georgia. * It was added to the list on May 3, 2010. This school is named after Eleanor Roosevelt, a very important First Lady!
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- Greenville Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
* This historic church and its cemetery are on Greenville Rocky Mount Road, off GA41/US27 Alt. in Greenville, Georgia. * It became a listed site on February 5, 2002.
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- Harman-Watson-Matthews House
* This house is southwest of Greenville, Georgia, on Odessadale/Durand Road. * It was added to the list on May 9, 1973.
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- Burwell O. Hill House
* Located on La Grange Street in Greenville, Georgia. * This house was listed on June 17, 1982.
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- Hiram Warner Hill House
* Also on LaGrange Street in Greenville, Georgia. * Recognized on April 7, 1983.
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- Jones-Florence Plantation
* This plantation is off GA 109 in Odessadale, Georgia. * It was added to the list on March 29, 1984.
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- Lone Oak Academy
* Found at 4945 Lone Oak Road in Lone Oak, Georgia. * This academy was built around 1870 and was listed on January 28, 2002.
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- Manchester Community Building
* Located at 105 East 2nd Avenue in Manchester, Georgia. * This building was added to the list on January 28, 2002.
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- Oakland
* This historic place is on GA 41 in Warm Springs, Georgia. * Built in 1829, it's also known as "Oakland Plantation Inn." * It was listed on June 28, 1982.
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- Render Family Homestead
* Located on GA 18 in Greenville, Georgia. * This homestead was recognized on March 1, 1984.
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- Twin Oaks
* Found at 888 GA 100 in Greenville, Georgia. * This property was added to the list on August 26, 1980.
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Important Public Buildings
Meriwether County also has historic public buildings that played a big role in the community.
- Meriwether County Courthouse
* Located on Court Square in Greenville, Georgia. * This courthouse was listed on May 7, 1973. Courthouses are very important buildings where laws are made and justice is served.
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- Meriwether County Jail
* Found on Reville Street and GA 27 A in Greenville, Georgia. * This old jail was recognized on May 7, 1973.
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Historic Districts and Bridges
Sometimes, a whole area or a special structure like a bridge can be historic!
- Carmel Rural Historic District
* This district is east of GA 85, roughly bordered by Winky Branch, Gable and Sullivan Mill Roads, Flint River, and White Oak Creek in Alvaton, Georgia. * It was added to the list on August 10, 1998. A "historic district" means a whole area with many historic buildings or features.
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- Greenville Historic District
* This district in Greenville, Georgia, is bounded by Gresham, Gaston, Woodbury, Talbotton, Baldwin, Bottom, Martin, Terrell, LaGrange, and Newnan Streets. * It was listed on March 16, 1990.
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- Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge
* This bridge is north of Woodbury, Georgia, on Huel Brown Road. * It was added to the list on May 7, 1973. Covered bridges are very unique and old-fashioned!
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- Warm Springs Historic District
* This very important district is south of GA 194 and west of GA 85W in Warm Springs, Georgia. * It was listed on July 30, 1974. This area is a US National Historic Landmark and a Georgia state historic site, famous for its connection to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his "Little White House."
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Other Notable Places
Here are a few more interesting places that have been recognized for their history.
- Mark Hall
* Located southwest of Greenville, Georgia, off GA 18. * This building was constructed in 1855 and listed on May 7, 1973.
- William D. Phillips Log Cabin
* This cabin was on GA 54 in Hogansville, Georgia. * It was listed on June 28, 1982. Sadly, the original cabin has been destroyed.
- White Oak Creek Covered Bridge
* This bridge was southeast of Alvaton, Georgia, on Covered Bridge Road. * It was built around 1880 and listed on June 19, 1973. Unfortunately, this bridge was destroyed by floods in the 1990s, and only parts of it remain today.
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