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National Register of Historic Places listings in Rockdale County, Georgia facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about really old and special places? In Rockdale County, Georgia, there are some amazing buildings and areas that are so important, they're on a special list called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect places that tell us stories about the past.


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Historic Places in Rockdale County

These special places in Rockdale County, Georgia, are recognized for their history and importance. They include old homes, business areas, and even a historic jail! Each one helps us understand what life was like long ago.

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House
February 2, 1998
(#97001647)
981 Green St.
33°39′50″N 84°00′57″W / 33.663889°N 84.015833°W / 33.663889; -84.015833 (Almand-O'Kelley-Walker House)
Conyers This historic house in Conyers was added to the list in 1998.
2 Conyers Commercial Historic District
May 24, 1988
(#88000581)
Roughly bounded by N. Main St., Warehouse St., GA RR, and Center St.
33°40′01″N 84°01′04″W / 33.666944°N 84.017778°W / 33.666944; -84.017778 (Conyers Commercial Historic District)
Conyers This area in Conyers is a historic district, meaning a whole section of buildings is important. It was listed in 1988.
3 Conyers Residential Historic District
July 5, 1990
(#90000947)
NW of the central business district, roughly along Main St., Milstead Ave., and Railroad St.
33°40′15″N 84°01′13″W / 33.670833°N 84.020278°W / 33.670833; -84.020278 (Conyers Residential Historic District)
Conyers Another historic district in Conyers, this one focuses on homes. It joined the list in 1990.
4 Dial Mill
April 6, 1978
(#78001005)
NE of Conyers off GA 138
33°42′43″N 83°54′51″W / 33.711944°N 83.914167°W / 33.711944; -83.914167 (Dial Mill)
Conyers Dial Mill, located outside Conyers, was added to the Register in 1978. Mills were very important for grinding grain in the past.
5 Aaron and Margaret Parker Jr. House
May 6, 2009
(#09000271)
4835 Flat Bridge Rd., SW.
33°37′52″N 84°08′41″W / 33.630992°N 84.144856°W / 33.630992; -84.144856 (Aaron and Margaret Parker Jr. House)
Stockbridge This house in Stockbridge became a historic landmark in 2009.
6 Rockdale County Jail
August 26, 1982
(#82002462)
967 Milstead Ave.
33°40′06″N 84°01′03″W / 33.668333°N 84.0175°W / 33.668333; -84.0175 (Rockdale County Jail)
Conyers The old Rockdale County Jail in Conyers was listed in 1982. It's a reminder of how justice was handled in earlier times.
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