Thomson in McDuffie County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Usry House
Built by William Usry about 1795 as the seat of his extensive cotton plantations, Usry House early became the center of ante-bellum social life in this region.
In its parlor, the Goodrich-Usry Railroad was conceived, and Lafayette reputedly hosted. Architecturally, it is along neo-classical lines; and its suspended balcony is one of the largest in the South.
The builder of Usry House was a great-grandson of Sir Robert Usry, of England, founder of the family in America. Its owner is a seventh generation grandson of the builder.
National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 33° 27.983′ N, 82° 30.283′ W. Marker is in Thomson, Georgia, in McDuffie County. Marker is on Milledge Street, 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Milledge Street, Thomson GA 30824, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blind Willie McTell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Women of the Sixty's Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); VFW Post 6672 KIA Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); VFW Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodman of the World Supreme Sacrifice Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); McDuffie County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nancy Hart Highway (approx. ¼ mile away); McDuffie and Columbia Counties Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomson.
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