Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Brown-Stetson-Sanford House

Photographed By David Seibert, February 10, 2002

1. Brown-Stetson-Sanford House Marker

Inscription. This Milledgeville Federal-style house was built c. 1825 on North Wilkinson Street for George T. Brown by English-born builder-architect John Marlor. It was operated as the U.S. Hotel and then the Beecher-Brown Hotel to serve visitors and legislators during the city's years as capital of Georgia (1807-1868). In 1857 the house was purchased by merchant Daniel B. Stetson. His daughter Elizabeth married Judge Daniel B. Sanford, Clerk of the Secession Convention, in 1868. From 1951-1966 the house was renowned as the Sanford House Tea Room. The family then donated it to the Old Capital Historical Society who moved it here in 1966.

Erected 2001 by The Georgia Historical Society and Old Capital Historical Society. (Marker Number 005-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 33° 4.783′ N, 83° 14.141′ W. Marker is in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker is at the intersection of West Hancock Street (Georgia Route 49) and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hancock Street. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Route of the Twentieth Corps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); State College (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Governor’s Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Old Governor's Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. ¼ mile away); Georgia State Penitentiary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Charles Holmes Herty (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Charles Holmes Herty (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milledgeville.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 17, 2001

2. Brown-Stetson-Sanford House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,534 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.