National Register of Historic Places

Gatewood House

Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia
Listed
June 19, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000606

About this property

Gatewood House is a historic plantation house in Eatonton, Georgia, that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was built sometime during 1805–1812 while the property was owned by a John Keating. As of 1975, the house remained unaltered from its original construction. It is significant for its "refined yet simple" architecture, unusual and hence more important given its era. pre-1812 John Keating built it, sold it for $1200 to James O'Neal James O'Neal made the property into a successful cotton plantation, sold it for $1900 in 1820 James Jackson sold the house and its 202.5 acres (81.9 ha) for $1200 to Mrs. Francis M. Gatewood Mrs. Francis M. Gatewood, whose family kept it into the 1920s H. Grady West purchased it with 130 acres (53 ha) in 1930s Mr. and Mrs. John Copeland, owners in 1975, purchased it not long before then Reportedly the hand of Ann E. Gatewood was sought by William H. Seward (later U.S. Secretary of State). Turnwold Plantation, where Joel Chandler Harris lived and wrote, is nearby. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Location

Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia
33.39485, -83.30044

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Gatewood House listed on the National Register?

Gatewood House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Gatewood House?

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

What is the period of significance for Gatewood House?

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

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