Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Bacon-Fraser House
Photographed By David Seibert, January 29, 2006
1. The Bacon-Fraser House Marker
The Bacon-Fraser House was built on a 23 acre tract situated on the eastern boundary of the town of Hinesville in 1839 by Mary Jane Bacon, widow of Major John Bacon. The house has been owned and lived in by their heirs until the present time.The architecture is 'plantation plain style' and its workmanship reflects the work of the best craftsmen of the day. The front and two-story section remains virtually unchanged. However, the two shed rooms and kitchen to the rear were removed and additional rooms added in 1923. The 1923 section was removed in 1979-1980 and replaced by shed rooms, porch, dining room and kitchen on the original foundation in the architectural style and interior design of the 1839 era.
A detachment of Sherman’s army assaulted the plantation in December in 1864, pillaging, looting and burning. The house was spared the torch, but the barn and all outbuildings were burned by the Northern troops.
Erected 1996 by Liberty County Historical Society.
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Location. 31° 50.844′ N, 81° 35.627′ W. Marker is in Hinesville, Georgia, in Liberty County. Marker is on East Court Street (State Highway 38) 0.1 miles east of North Commerce Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 East Court Street, Hinesville GA 31313, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty County Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away); Bradwell Park (about 600 feet away); Fort Morris Cannon (about 700 feet away); Hinesville Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charlton Hines House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Liberty County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skirmish at Hinesville (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hinesville.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
2. The Bacon-Fraser House Marker
Looking west toward the Liberty County courthouse.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
3. The Bacon-Fraser House Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, 11.24.2006
4. The Bacon-Fraser House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,357 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on February 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
