Tupper-Barnett House facts for kids
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Tupper–Barnett House
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HABS photo, 1940
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 101 US 78B, Washington, Georgia |
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| Built | c. 1832 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000411 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 11, 1972 |
| Designated NHL | November 7, 1973 |
The Tupper-Barnett House is a very old and important building in Washington, Georgia. It is also known as the Bennett House or Barnett Tupper McRae House. This house was first built around 1832 in a fancy style called Federal.
Later, around 1860, it got a huge addition: a beautiful set of columns all around it. This new style is called Greek Revival. Because of its unique look and history, the house was named a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
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What Does the Tupper-Barnett House Look Like?
The Tupper-Barnett House is in the middle of Washington, Georgia. You can find it at the corner of US 78B and Allison Street. It is a two-story house made of wood. It sits on a tall foundation.
The Famous Columns
The most special part of the house is its two-story colonnade. This means there are columns all the way around the entire house! These columns are called Doric columns. They are supported by brick pillars. This creates a covered walkway under the porch.
Inside the House
To get inside, you walk up stairs to a porch. The main front of the house has five sections. The front door is in the middle. It has windows on the sides and a curved window above it. Above this door, on the second floor, there is another door. This door opens onto a small iron balcony.
The inside of the house follows a common design from the Federal period. There is a main hallway in the center. On each side of the hall, there are two rooms on both floors. The rooms at the front of the main floor have very detailed and beautiful wood decorations. Other rooms have simpler, but still high-quality, details.
Who Lived in the Tupper-Barnett House?
The house was built around 1832. A person named William H. Pope built it. Over time, the house changed owners.
Adding the Columns
Later, a man named Henry Tupper owned the house. Around 1860, he decided to add the famous columns. This was a big project! The work was done so well that it's hard to tell the columns were added later. They look like they were always part of the original design.
A Mayor's Home
In the early 1900s, the house belonged to Edward Augustus Barnett. He was the mayor of Washington at that time. The house has a rich history with different families and important people living there.
