Eureka Club-Farr's Point
Also known as: Maridon
Why it's listed
Perched on a narrow peninsula at the southern tip of Wilmington Island, this frame cottage looks across the marshes of the Wilmington and Halfmoon rivers toward Savannah's coastal waters. It began in 1891 as the Eureka Club, a three-room retreat built by a group of Savannah residents. William Farr, a Savannah lawyer and land developer, bought it in 1921 and called it Farr's Point. Over time rooms and porches were added, giving the one-story house an informal, sprawling character. It stands on cedar posts to guard against high water and catch breezes, and wraparound porches provided outdoor living space. The property also keeps a pump house, an elevated water tank and two oyster-shell docks used for fishing and swimming. It was listed because it represents the early era when Savannah residents built seasonal clubs and cottages on the coastal islands, and because it is a good example of a resort cottage. The period of significance ends in 1945, when it became a year-round home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the property represents the first period of resort development on Wilmington Island, when Savannah residents built seasonal clubs and houses (Criterion A, entertainment/recreation). It also argues the cottage is an excellent example of a coastal resort cottage for middle- and upper-middle-class Savannah residents (Criterion C, architecture). Its informal, incrementally expanded form reflects summer and resort living in Georgia.
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 09000491, listed July 8, 2009. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2326 E. Blvd., Savannah |
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| County | Chatham County |
| Listed | July 8, 2009 |
| Reference number | 09000491 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1891-1945 |
| Architectural style | Other: coastal resort cottage |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as a single-family, year-round residence. |
| Acreage | 9.8 |
| Coordinates | 31.97181, -81.00026 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 09000491.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q55316146
- This listing as JSON
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