Stovall-George-Woodward House
Also known as: L. L. Woodward House
Why it's listed
Built around 1907 on Union Street in Vienna, Georgia, this large frame house is a notable example of Neo-classical residential design in the southwest part of the state. Its L-shaped plan, clapboard walls, massive two-story portico with four Ionic columns, block modillions and decorative balcony woodwork set it apart from the more modest rural homes of Dooly County. A two-story wooden addition with six columns was added in the 1920s. Inside, a foyer with fluted Ionic columns leads to a central stairway, and wainscotting and wooden mantles appear throughout. Dr. C. T. Stovall, a physician, businessman and mayor of Vienna, built the house after an earlier home on the site burned. In 1914 he sold it to Walter F. George, a judge who later served in the U.S. Senate for decades and chaired its Finance and Foreign Relations committees. Lawyer L. L. Woodward bought it in 1924. The house is valued for its design and its links to local leaders.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is a fine example of residential Neo-classical architecture in southwest Georgia, with a monumental two-story portico and fine craftsmanship. It is also tied to prominent local leaders, including U.S. Senator Walter F. George, and its central location on Vienna's main street makes it a community landmark.
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 79000716, listed April 27, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 305 Union St., Vienna |
|---|---|
| County | Dooly County |
| Listed | April 27, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79000716 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1907 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown (built by Dr. C. T. Stovall) |
| Architectural style | Neo-classical |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as occupied; the form marks the property as private and occupied, with one 20th-century outbuilding used as a garage and storage shed. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Vienna Historic District |
| Coordinates | 32.09129, -83.79158 (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 79000716.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134297171
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.