South Carrollton Residential Historic District

South Carrollton is a residential neighborhood of about 55 acres southeast of downtown Carrollton, Georgia, laid out on an irregular grid of tree-lined streets with sidewalks. Its one- and two-story houses, mostly wood-framed with weatherboard siding, date from the 1870s to the 1930s and range from modest cottages to large homes of prominent families. Styles include Victorian Gothic, Queen Anne, Eclectic, Neoclassical and Craftsman/Bungalow, along with an unusual early 1930s house related to the Western Stick style. The area grew after the 1874 arrival of the railroad and the improved cotton economy, and many smaller houses were built in the 1920s and 1930s for mill employees. Large lots were gradually subdivided, producing a mix of dates and styles typical of small Georgia towns. Residents ranged from merchants and professionals to laborers, including Judge W.C. Adamson, who served in Congress for twenty-five years. Informal landscaping gives the district a park-like character.