Harris, Joel Chandler, House
National Historic Landmark

Harris, Joel Chandler, House

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000281

About this property

Joel Chandler Harris House, also known as The Wren's Nest or Snap Bean Farm, is a Queen Anne style house at 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. (formerly Gordon Street.), SW. in Atlanta, Georgia. Built in 1870, it was home to Joel Chandler Harris, editor of the Atlanta Constitution and author of the Uncle Remus Tales, from 1881 until his death in 1908. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962 for its association with Harris, and is also designated as a historic building by the City of Atlanta. It is now a historic house museum.

Location

1050 Gordon St., SW
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
33.73750, -84.42235

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Harris, Joel Chandler, House listed on the National Register?

Harris, Joel Chandler, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Harris, Joel Chandler, House?

Harris, Joel Chandler, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Harris, Joel Chandler, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Harris, Joel Chandler, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Harris, Joel Chandler, House?

The period of significance for Harris, Joel Chandler, House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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