National Register of Historic Places

Curry Hill Plantation

Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia
Listed
January 29, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000620

About this property

The Curry Hill Plantation near Bainbridge, Georgia is a plantation begun in 1842 by Duncan Curry. It was several thousand acres in size, and was a stage coach stop on the stage coach line between Thomasville and Bainbridge. The Curry family lived in a log house at first, then in the 1850s lived in the former stage coach house while the main plantation house which stands today was built. The main house was built in the 1850s and includes Greek Revival elements. The remaining property is 400 acres (160 ha) in size. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Bainbridge, Decatur County, Georgia
30.88727, -84.47005

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Nearby Battles

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When was Curry Hill Plantation listed on the National Register?

Curry Hill Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Curry Hill Plantation?

Curry Hill Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Curry Hill Plantation?

The period of significance for Curry Hill Plantation is recorded as the industrial era.

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