Forscom Command Sergeant Major's Quarters
Also known as: Civilian's Employee's Quarters
Why it's listed
Building 532 at Fort McPherson, Georgia, is a two-story, L-shaped red brick house built in 1887 as quarters for a civilian employee. It has American common bond brickwork, white wood trim, a white wooden porch, paired windows and a gable roof with hand-seamed metal roofing. Inside are three bedrooms upstairs and a living room, dining room and kitchen downstairs. A boiler room and an upstairs bath were added in 1950, but the building is otherwise close to its original appearance. It is considered the oldest structure still in use at the post. The first occupant was the Civilian Post Engineer. In 1923 CWO Ulie H. Jeffers, chief field clerk, moved in and stayed until late 1949, about 27 years, probably a record for continuous occupancy of Army quarters by one person. The house became Noncommissioned Officer's Quarters in 1953 and is now occupied by the Forces Command Sergeant Major. Its military association and age underpin its listing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is the oldest structure still in use at Fort McPherson and is significant in military history. It was first occupied by the Civilian Post Engineer. One later occupant, CWO Ulie H. Jeffers, lived there about 27 years, probably a record for continuous occupancy of Army quarters by one individual.
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 75000595, listed February 25, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Bldg. 532, Fort McPherson |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Listed | February 25, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75000595 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (built 1887) |
| Areas of significance | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as unaltered apart from painting, patchwork and a 1950 boiler room and upstairs bath addition; in use as quarters for the Forces Command Sergeant Major. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 33.71247, -84.43712 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 75000595.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134355788
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.