National Register of Historic Places

Gay, Mary, House

Decatur, De Kalb County, Georgia
Listed
May 5, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75002072

About this property

The Mary Gay House is a historic house at 716 West Trinity Place in downtown Decatur, Georgia. It was the home of Mary Ann Harris Gay, who moved there with her mother and sister about 1850. She and her sister lived there during the American Civil War and afterwards. The house was built approximately 1850 (though the Junior League of Decatur claims it was built about 1820) and is one of the few extant pre-Civil War buildings in the area. The house was entered into the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on May 6, 1975. It is now named "716 West" and is used as a wedding/event venue.

Location

716 W. Trinity Pl.
Decatur, De Kalb County, Georgia
33.77623, -84.29833

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Nearby Battles

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0.1 mi
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1.6 mi
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1864Civil War
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Battle of Atlanta — Leggett's Hill (Bald Hill) Defense
1864Civil War
2.7 mi

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When was Gay, Mary, House listed on the National Register?

Gay, Mary, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Gay, Mary, House?

Gay, Mary, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gay, Mary, House?

The period of significance for Gay, Mary, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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