National Register of Historic Places

Brown House

McDonough, Henry County, Georgia
Listed
July 31, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000908

About this property

The Brown House in McDonough, Georgia, at 71 Macon Street (U.S. 23 and Georgia Route 42), was built in 1826. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It has also been known as the Brown House Hotel. A small house on the property was built in 1826. The second story and the two-story portico were added as part of a major expansion in 1883, when it was owned by Mrs. Asa Brown. It served as a hotel from some time around 1874 to 1883, until some later date. It is also a contributing building in the McDonough Historic District. It now houses the Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties, Inc. and its Family Research Library.

Location

71 Macon St.
McDonough, Henry County, Georgia
33.44565, -84.14656

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Brown House listed on the National Register?

Brown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Brown House?

Brown House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Brown House is recorded as the industrial era.

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