James W. Baugh Homeplace

James W. Baugh Homeplace
Location Jct. of W. First St. and Messer St., Blue Ridge, Georgia
Coordinates 34°52′3″N 84°19′26″W / 34.86750°N 84.32389°W / 34.86750; -84.32389Coordinates: 34°52′3″N 84°19′26″W / 34.86750°N 84.32389°W / 34.86750; -84.32389
Area 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built 1893
Built by Baugh, James W.
Architectural style I-house
NRHP reference # 99000658[1]
Added to NRHP June 3, 1999

James W. Baugh Homeplace is a former residence in Blue Ridge, Georgia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999,[1] at which time it was the Baugh House Museum. It is located at the junction of West First Street and Messer Street.

It was deemed significant as a "rare two-story masonry I-house residence with Folk Victorian style elements." It was built in 1893 by James W. Baugh (1862-1915) and his brothers, all skilled masons, using bricks made on the site, to serve as home for James and his wife. James had moved to Blue Ridge from Polk County, Tennessee in c.1890 with his wife, Mary Theresa Geisler (1871-1962).[2]

The property was deeded to the city of Blue Ridge in 1987.[2]

The building is now operated as the Fannin County Historical Museum by the Fannin County Heritage Foundation.[3] It is also known as the Baugh House Museum.[4]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: or Registration: James W. Baugh Homeplace". National Park Service. with 11 photos
  3. ↑ "Our Community: Fannin County History". Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Facebook site". Fannin County Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 20 January 2017.


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