Near Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spence House
Photographed By David Seibert, September 22, 2013
1. Spence House Marker
Farmers Bascom and Oma Spence purchased this 19th century farmhouse in 1918. Their families had lived in North Fulton and Forsyth Counties since the 1840s. The house sits on tree trunks cut on the property. Two wings were later added and the most recent renovation took place in 2006. The Spence’s daughter, Ruth Spence Peevy Willis, was born here in 1920. She was a highly respected teacher and principal. In 2012 the property was donated to the Alpharetta Historical Society by Colonel Jack Peevy.Erected by The Alpharetta Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture.
Location. 34° 5.75′ N, 84° 19.667′ W. Marker is near Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Mayfield Road, 0.1 miles east of Freemanville Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1145 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta GA 30009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rucker Cotton Gin (approx. 0.7 miles away); John B. Broadwell House
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Photographed By David Seibert, September 22, 2013
2. Spence House Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, September 22, 2013
3. Spence House Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, September 22, 2013
4. Spence House
This is closer to the original appearance of the house. The wing on the right, the door, and the window are later modifications to a typical 19th century farmhouse in Georgia.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
