Sautee Nacoochee in White County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Residence at West End
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 28, 2026
1. The Residence at West End Marker
James Nichols modeled his home after his older sister's (Rebecca Nichols Lamar) Italianate home in Midway near Milledgeville, Georgia. he added details that included a wraparound porch, bay windows, and a cupola for ventilation. The home's floor plan consists of four main rooms with a bathroom downstairs and four bedrooms upstairs.
The heart pine flooring throughout the house adds to the home's exceptional structural integrity. Nichols spared no expense in decorating and furnishing his new home. While the second-floor bedrooms are not as detailed, both floors include medallions, cornices, and walls made of plater. The mantels and surrounds of the eight fireplaces are constructed of slate and painted to resemble Italian marble.
Architectural historians define the Italinate Style as having two to three stories, tall narrow arched windows, and a low-pitched roof with eaves and decorative brackets.
The similarities in architecture can be seen between James Nichols' home (left) and his sister's Midway home (right).
Ahead of Its Time
At the time of construction in 1869, the home boasted modern features such as hot and cold running water, gas lighting, coal-burning fireplaces, and permanent closets. These details were ahead of their time.
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Through the years, the owners made very few changes to the home. It was common during this time to sell fully furnished homes, so many of the original 1870 pieces can be seen in teh house today. These include the parlor and dining room furniture, paintings, wardrobes, and drapes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 34° 41.082′ N, 83° 42.5′ W. Marker is in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, in White County. It can be reached from Georgia Route 17 north of Unicoi Turnpike, on the right when traveling west. 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.
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: A different marker also named The Residence at West End (within shouting distance of this marker); Fountain and Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Nacoochee Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Nacoochee Indian Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); The Game Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Domestic Life at the Farm
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, March 28, 2026
2. The Residence at West End Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
