Sautee Nacoochee in White County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Carriage House
Hardman Farm Historic Site
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, July 19, 2023
1. The Carriage House Marker
Inscription.
The Carriage House. Hardman Farm Historic Site. James Nicholas constructed this carriage house at the same time as his residence, about 1870. Its two sets of double doors allowed easy access for the carriages and wagons. The lower level has two rooms of unequal size. Stairs to the second floor lie along the west wall. This second floor could have housed one or more of the farm's many caretakers or his driver. Most likely it was used for storage., Nichols probably owned two carriages, an open phaeton for summer and good weather and a closed brougham for wet or cold weather. Additionally, most landowners also owned at least one farm wagon or buckboard., The closed brougham required a driver, but provided shelter from the weather for its occupants. , Anna Ruby may have driven her own Lady's Victorian., An open phaeton was the carriage of choice on a fine day!
James Nicholas constructed this carriage house at the same time as his residence, about 1870. Its two sets of double doors allowed easy access for the carriages and wagons. The lower level has two rooms of unequal size. Stairs to the second floor lie along the west wall. This second floor could have housed one or more of the farm's many caretakers or his driver. Most likely it was used for storage.
Nichols probably owned two carriages, an open phaeton for summer and good weather and a closed brougham for wet or cold weather. Additionally, most landowners also owned at least one farm wagon or buckboard.
The closed brougham required a driver, but provided shelter from the weather for its occupants.
Anna Ruby may have driven her own Lady's Victorian.
An open phaeton was the carriage of choice on a fine day!
Erected by Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 34° 41.164′ N, 83° 42.472′ W. Marker is in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, in White County. Marker can be reached from Hardman Farm Road, one mile north of Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143 GA-17, Sautee Nacoochee GA 30571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, July 19, 2023
2. The Carriage House Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes Tidwell, July 19, 2023
3. The Carriage House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2023, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
