McDougald, John A., House
Also known as: McDougald-Beaver House
Why it's listed
Built in 1911 on South Main Street in Statesboro, Georgia, this two-story wooden house is a large example of turn-of-the-century Neoclassical design. It was built for John Alexander McDougald, a lumberman, turpentine businessman, farmer and two-term mayor, who supervised construction with contractor Benjamin Olliff. The architect was later identified as W. B. Camp of Jacksonville, Florida. Its front portico has two sets of coupled Corinthian columns, unusual in the city's residential architecture, and the interior centers on a stair hall with Ionic columns, paneled wainscoting and heart-pine finishes. The nomination calls it the largest and most impressive Neoclassical house remaining in Statesboro. It also marks the life of McDougald, who helped establish city services, the Presbyterian church, a bank and Georgia Southern College. The house has remained in his family, and by 1980 it was being rehabilitated for office use despite surrounding commercial development.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the few remaining large wooden Neoclassical, turn-of-the-century homes in Statesboro, notable for its size, detailing and unusual coupled Corinthian columns. It is also the principal property associated with John Alexander McDougald, a lumberman, farmer, mayor and civic leader. The house has stayed in his family since it was built.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82002390, listed June 21, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 121 S. Main St., Statesboro |
|---|---|
| County | Bulloch County |
| Listed | June 21, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002390 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architect / builder | Builder - Benjamin Olliff; Architect - W. B. Camp |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in generally good condition, recently restored, and being rehabilitated for commercial office use with some rooms available for meetings and receptions. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.44577, -81.78410 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002390.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134134010
- This listing as JSON
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