National Register of Historic Places

Strathy Hall

Richmond Hill, Bryan County, Georgia
Listed
January 21, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79000701

About this property

Strathy Hall is an antebellum plantation house located near Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Georgia. It was originally constructed in 1756 by James Mackay, a Scottish captain serving alongside George Washington under General Oglethorpe defending the southern border from the Spanish. In the early 1800s the house was damaged in a fire and by circa 1840 by George W. McAllister restored the house on its original foundation, the paternal uncle of Archibald McAllister, who owned Strathy Hall Plantation, a large rice plantation on the Ogeechee River. Based on photographs, the house was much larger in the early 20th century, due to additions and alterations. Henry Ford removed the additions when he bought the property in the 1920s. The house is raised slightly on brick piers. The inside walls are plastered and have a concave moulding. The floors are made of pine. The home is currently owned and cared for by the Appleton Family.

Location

Richmond Hill, Bryan County, Georgia
31.90416, -81.25132

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Richmond Hill Plantation
Industrial
2.1 mi
Fort McAllister
Modern
3.4 mi
Bryan Neck Presbyterian Church
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4.3 mi
St. Bartholomew's Church
Industrial
4.6 mi
Wild Heron
Industrial
5 mi

Nearby Battles

March to the Sea — Fort McAllister
1864Civil War
1.6 mi
Battle of Fort McAllister
1864Civil War
3 mi

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When was Strathy Hall listed on the National Register?

Strathy Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Strathy Hall?

Strathy Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Strathy Hall?

The period of significance for Strathy Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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