Jackson Pharmacy
Also known as: Carson Pharmacy
Why it's listed
Located on the square in Clarkesville, this brick drug store was built in the 1920s by Dr. J.B. Jackson, a local physician, on a lot that had been vacant since the early 1900s. Like other buildings around the square, it is set into a steep hillside, so it rises three stories at the rear while two upper stories face the front. The front facade has striated brick, raked joints, cast stone sills and lintels, a parapet with a recessed signboard, and a corbelled cornice. The storefront was altered in the 1960s and a canopy added, but the building remains in good condition. It was listed for its architecture and its role in local commerce. Its materials and simple, modern facade are characteristic of early twentieth-century commercial buildings found in nearly every Georgia town. The pharmacy has operated continuously since the 1920s, changing only its name, and was among the steadiest businesses on the square.
Significance in brief: The building is argued to be a good example of small-town 1920s commercial architecture in Georgia, with a facade typical of the period's simple, modern lines. It is also significant in commerce as a long-running pharmacy, one of the most stable businesses on the square, operating continuously since the 1920s with only a name change.
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 82002435, listed August 18, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 712 N. Washington St., Clarkesville |
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| County | Habersham County |
| Listed | August 18, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002435 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown (original owner and builder of the pharmacy: Dr. J.B. Jackson) |
| Architectural style | Commercial style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and still in use as a drug store; the storefront was altered in the 1960s and a canopy added. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Within district | Clarkesville Downtown Square Historic District |
| Coordinates | 34.61564, -83.52593 (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 82002435.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134362193
- This listing as JSON
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