Mill Creek Plantation
Why it's listed
Mill Creek Plantation is a quail-hunting estate south of Thomasville, Georgia, whose nominated core covers 193.8 acres west of U.S. 19. Its centerpiece is a sprawling one-and-two-story brick house built in 1938 and designed by Jacksonville architect S. Ralph Fetner in the English Vernacular, or Tudor Revival, style. Steep gables, half-timbering, six patterned chimneys, casement windows and heart pine paneling define the house. Nearby are a stable, tenant house, garages, a pool and an entry gate, most dating to 1938. Colonel Percival Slater and Lillian Vose Slater, both of Milwaukee, assembled the land in 1937 and built the estate. The property matters for its architecture and for its role in the Red Hills region's plantation culture. Owners managed woodlands with controlled burns to support quail and took part in local horse shows, which the stable reflects. The period of significance runs from 1938 to 1946. Nine resources contribute and seven later ones do not.
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| Period of significance | 1938-1946 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals: Tudor Revival (English Vernacular Revival) |
| Areas of significance | Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture |
| Acreage | 193.8 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Mill Creek Plantation (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.