Social Circle in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dr. Brown's Townhouse

c. 1850

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2021

1. Dr. Brown's Townhouse Markers

(mounted on right side of front entrance)

Inscription.
[top marker]This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior[bottom marker]40
Walton Landmark
HSWC designated

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 33° 39.246′ N, 83° 43.201′ W. Marker is in Social Circle, Georgia, in Walton County. Marker is on South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south. Markers are mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 266 South Cherokee Road, Social Circle GA 30025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The March to the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Emma Sansom (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hightower Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Social Circle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brick Store (approx. 3.9 miles away); Sherman at Harris’ Quarters

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(approx. 6.1 miles away); Centreville (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Social Circle.

Regarding Dr. Brown's Townhouse. Contributing Property, Social Circle Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #80001257.

From the National Register Nomination:
The Dr. Brown Town House, on the east side of Cherokee Street, was built just prior to the Civil War. This Plantation Plain or "I" House has brackets, a full length two-story double gallery, trabeated lights at the entrance, and a four paneled door with arched upper panels. Later additions were made to the rear of the house prior to 1920. The house is situated on a rise and the yard is shaded by large trees and is well maintained.

Also see . . . Social Circle Historic District.

The Social Circle Historic District is a 132 acres historic district in Social Circle, Georgia. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It includes Greek Revival, Early Commercial, and Late Victorian architecture.

(Submitted on July 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Dr. Brown's Townhouse Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2021

2. Dr. Brown's Townhouse Marker

(mounted on left side of front entrance)

Dr. Brown's Townhouse (<i>west/front elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2021

3. Dr. Brown's Townhouse (west/front elevation)

Dr. Brown's Townhouse (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 9, 2021

4. Dr. Brown's Townhouse (southwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.