Chandler, Asa, House
Why it's listed
Built about 1849 by Reverend Asa Chandler, a Baptist preacher who bought the land that year for $132, this two-story farmhouse sits on the southeastern edge of Elberton in Elbert County, Georgia. It follows the Plantation Plain form: a central hall, two rooms on each side, a front porch, a rear shed and an attached kitchen, all on a heavy timber frame. The house was remodeled in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries but kept much of its original plan, chimneys, windows and some early interior boards and mantels. Surviving farm buildings include two mid-nineteenth century hand-hewn log sheds, a well house and a 1930s garage. A pecan grove and mature plantings add to the setting. The property was listed for its architecture, landscape architecture, agriculture and local history. It shows how small Piedmont farmers, including Chandler and later owner Walter C. Jones, a rural postmaster and mail carrier, combined farming with other work.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a relatively intact example of an antebellum Plantation Plain dwelling, a modest rural type that contrasts with contemporary Greek Revival houses. The mature plantings and pecan grove are cited for landscape architecture. The property as a whole is described as a typical Georgia Piedmont farm, tied to yeoman farmers who combined farming with another occupation.
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 82002409, listed June 22, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1003 Old Petersburg Rd., Elberton |
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| County | Elbert County |
| Listed | June 22, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002409 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1849 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown; built by Reverend Asa Chandler |
| Architectural style | Plantation Plain |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence in good condition; a late nineteenth century tenant house on the property was recently destroyed. |
| Acreage | 20 |
| Coordinates | 34.09604, -82.84525 (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 82002409.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134298662
- This listing as JSON
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