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Antebellum, Lexington, Oglethorpe County

Almost Gone: Birdsong-Hogan Plantation, 1850

South of Lexington, Ga – Oglethorpe County – I’ve driven by Birdsong-Hogan Plantation for years, and recently thought I’d better […]

By LaneJanuary 14, 2020
Churches, Lexington, Oglethorpe County

Lexington Presbyterian Church, Org. 1785

Lexington, GA – Lexington Presbyterian Church, organized in 1785 as Beth-Salem Presbyterian, has had a role in a lot of […]

By LaneNovember 24, 2019
Antebellum, Oglethorpe County

Durham Place and Apothecary, Maxeys – 1840s

Maxeys, Georgia – Oglethorpe County – Located about 25 miles outside of Athens, Maxeys is a town of just over […]

By LaneMarch 5, 2019

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Great craftsman in Madison! #madisonga #explorege Great craftsman in Madison! #madisonga #exploregeorgia #houseportrait #cottage #oldhouselove #architecture #southernliving #slhomes #craftsmanbungalow
Hill First Baptist Church is the oldest African Am Hill First Baptist Church is the oldest African American Church in the Athens Community, established in 1867. This building dates from the 1890s and continues to serve the community to this day. Named in honor of the first minister, Reverend Floyd Hill. Part of the Reese Street Historic District. #athensga #georgia #exploregeorgia #church #historicchurch #historicdistrict #architecture #baptist #southern
Carlton Jester House, built in 1900. The Jester fa Carlton Jester House, built in 1900. The Jester family lived here for over 50 years. At one time this was the Athens Pastoral Counseling Center. Returned to a single family home and restored in the 1980s. #athensga #my_athens #house #houseportrait #oldhouses #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #architecturelovers #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes #historicdistrict
New on the blog today, the story of the 1873 DeLai New on the blog today, the story of the 1873 DeLaigle House. Nearly demolished less than 20 years ago for a parking lot. Check out the article to learn about an 1875 duel, becoming the D.A.’s office and more. Link in bio or today’s IG stories. #augustaga #loveaugusta #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #preservation #historichomes #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #slhomes #southern #beautifulhomes #yellowhouse
Douglas-Rakoczy House, circa 1850, one of many fav Douglas-Rakoczy House, circa 1850, one of many favorites in Madison! #madisonga #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #homesweethome #antebellum #cottage #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #architecturephotography #southernliving #slhomes #southernstyle #beautifulhomes
Always have to stop and see the 1883 Foster-Thomas Always have to stop and see the 1883 Foster-Thomason-Minnix House when I’m in Madison. Look forward to seeing this home returned to its former glory! #madisonga #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #deserve2preserve #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #abandoned #preservation
Today on the blog, a look inside the Jordan-Bellew Today on the blog, a look inside the Jordan-Bellew House, built in the 1850s. Beautiful old home. More photos and info on the history on the website. Link in bio or today’s IG stories. #monticelloga #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #homesweethome #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #archidaily #southernliving #slhomes #southernstyle
Buckhead, Atlanta. Not as old as my usual posts, b Buckhead, Atlanta. Not as old as my usual posts, but this one is just perfect! #atlantaga #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #slhomes #southernstyle #beautifulhomes #facade
Love this 1926 cottage from any angle. Just perfec Love this 1926 cottage from any angle. Just perfect! #athensga #my_athens #georgia #exploregeorgia #historicdistrict #house #houseportrait #cottage #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes
If walls could talk! Today on the blog, the story If walls could talk! Today on the blog, the story of the John Phinizy House (now Marion Hatcher Center) built in 1835. Learn about Tiffany & Co renovations, adding a floor to the house... time as a funeral home and Elks Lodge. Lots more pics on the blog. Link in bio or today’s IG story. #loveaugusta #augustaga #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #archidaily #southernliving #slhomes #georgiahistory #hostoricdistrict #georgiablogger #beautifulhomes
Brisk but beautiful morning visit to Augusta today Brisk but beautiful morning visit to Augusta today! The Manse of First Christian Church, completed in 1875. Beautiful! #augusta #visitaugusta #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #slhomes #beautiful #flashesofdelight
Great old home in Gillsville! #georgia #exploregeo Great old home in Gillsville! #georgia #exploregeorgia #houseportrait #homesweethome #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #farmhouse #tinroof #southern #smalltown #beautifulhouse #cottage #frontporch
Always enjoy riding around in Madison County! #ge Always enjoy riding around in Madison County! #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #smalltown #slhomes #beautifulhomes #brickhouse
Powelton Methodist Church, 1830s. #georgia #explor Powelton Methodist Church, 1830s. #georgia #exploregeorgia #church #oldchurch #countrychurch #ruralamerica #southern #architecture #offthebeatenpath
New on the blog today...the Cobb-Treanor House, ci New on the blog today...the Cobb-Treanor House, circa 1840. This was off campus from UGA when built. In fact, one owner had to sell the house and move on campus In the 1850s. More photos, including interiors are on the website. Link in bio or today’s IG stories. #athensga #visitathens #my_athens #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #antebellum #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes #georgiablogger #uga
Great 1904 home in Eatonton! #eatonton #georgia #e Great 1904 home in Eatonton! #eatonton #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #cottage #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #architecturelovers #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes
New on the blog - an Extreme Makeover, back in 190 New on the blog - an Extreme Makeover, back in 1904. The Dasher-Stevens House has quite a story! More pics and info on the blog. Link in bio or today’s IG story. #maconga #visitmacon #georgia #middlegeorgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #archidaily #southernliving #slhomes #mansion #beautifulhomes #statelyhome
Smith House, 1890. Always have to stop and admire Smith House, 1890. Always have to stop and admire when in Elberton. #elberton #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #oldhouse #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #archidaily #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes #victorian #bluehouse
Circa 1880 stunner in Macon - like the curved wall Circa 1880 stunner in Macon - like the curved wall on the right! #macon #visitmacon #georgia #exploregeorgia #house #houseportrait #homesweethome #oldhouselove #architecture #archi_ologie #archidaily #southernliving #slhomes #beautifulhomes #historicdistrict #victorianhouse
Today on the blog...Birdsong-Hogan Plantation , ci Today on the blog...Birdsong-Hogan Plantation , circa 1850. Located just south of Lexington, I’ve passed it many times and figured I’d better document this one before it’s gone. Link in bio or today’s IG story. #georgia #exploregeorgia #houseportrait #oldhouselove #abandoned #antebellum #greekrevival #plantation #archi_ologie #architecture #archidaily #deserve2preserve #preservation
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