Toccoa in Stephens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Harper Home

circa 1920

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

1. Harper Home Marker

Inscription.
Built for the Harper sisters, owners of Harper’s 5 & 10, this house was used as a bed and breakfast, serving food on Sundays. Original fold-in doors and crystal doorknobs are retained. Architecture is prime example of California Arts & Crafts Bungalow. Presented by the City of Toccoa

Erected by City of Toccoa, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 34° 34.773′ N, 83° 19.626′ W. Marker is in Toccoa, Georgia, in Stephens County. It is on Doyle Street just west of North Hill Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted near the sidewalk, on the right (east) side of the front staircase. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77 Doyle Street, Toccoa GA 30577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McBath Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudgins Furniture (within shouting distance of this marker); Troup's Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); R. L. Smith Furniture and Appliance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephens Federal Bank

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(about 400 feet away); Western Auto Associate Store (about 400 feet away); Barron and Lawrence 5 and 10 Cent Store (about 500 feet away); Red Apple Grocery / Sears (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toccoa.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Historic Plaque Program. Main Street Toccoa website entry:
The home is a prime example of California Arts & Crafts style, also known as the American Craftsman style, bungalow which was popular in 1910 – 1925. With the intention of steering away from Victorian style architecture, the bungalow focused on raw materials, simplicity in design, and visibility of handicraft. The Craftsman bungalow started a movement for those in the American middle class to own more ‘noble’ homes. Unique to the Craftsman style is locally handcrafted wood, glass, and stone. (Submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 6, 2021

2. Harper Home

(marker visible on east [right] side of staircase)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.