Parrott Historic District
Why it's listed
Parrott is a small agricultural town in northern Terrell County, Georgia, laid out in a gridiron pattern along a railroad line and surrounded by farmland and pecan groves. The historic district covers homes with outbuildings, brick commercial buildings along Main and Railroad Streets, three churches, three cemeteries, and a group of cotton and peanut processing and storage buildings south of downtown. Resources date mainly from the 1890s to the 1920s, with some built into the 1950s. Notable buildings include the 1912 Classical Revival Pierce Exchange Bank, a circa 1907 stone-faced concrete block building, the railroad depot, and churches built in 1892, 1920 and 1943. The town was recognized for its architecture, which shows local adaptations of popular styles, and for its role as a trade, warehousing and shipping center for the surrounding area. John L. Parrott subdivided his land as the Columbus Southern Railroad arrived in 1890, shaping the plan that survives.
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| Period of significance | 1889-1953 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Mediterranean Revival, Commercial Style, Craftsman, Folk Victorian, English Vernacular Revival, and several vernacular house types |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture, Commerce, Community Planning and Development, Transportation |
| Acreage | 283 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Parrott Historic District (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.