National Register of Historic Places

Harris, William, Family Farmstead

Campton, Walton County, Georgia
Listed
June 21, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82002494

About this property

The William Harris Homestead, in Monroe, Georgia dates from 1825. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1982. Its NRHP listing was for a 367 acres (149 ha) property that included a residential dwelling, agricultural outbuildings, agricultural fields, and secondary structure(s). Specifically seven contributing buildings and eight contributing sites are included. The William Harris Homestead webpage describes it as being located in Monroe, Georgia, but its location appears to be about one mile north of the small community of Campton. Monroe is a larger town about five miles further south of Campton. The William Harris Homestead Foundation, a charitable 501(c)3 organization, manages the property and conducts public tours and events including school field trips.

Location

Campton, Walton County, Georgia
33.89602, -83.72176

Categories

HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTUREAGRICULTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Harris, William, Family Farmstead listed on the National Register?

Harris, William, Family Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Harris, William, Family Farmstead?

Harris, William, Family Farmstead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Harris, William, Family Farmstead?

The period of significance for Harris, William, Family Farmstead is recorded as the industrial era.

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