Clermont Residential Historic District
Why it's listed
North of the town center of Clermont, Georgia, a group of early 20th-century houses lines Main and Railroad Streets and neighboring Harris and Martin Streets. The district covers about 19 acres and includes Victorian Eclectic, Georgian Revival, Neoclassical and Bungalow/Craftsman homes, along with simple vernacular cottages. Most are one- or two-story wood-framed buildings with front porches, roof dormers, and doors with sidelights and transom lights. Larger examples include the Haynes Residence, the Roark House and the Frank Rogers House. The neighborhood grew after the Gainesville and Northwestern Railroad was built in the early 1900s, and part of the rail line ran along present-day Railroad Street. Clermont was chartered in 1913 and became a railroad junction. Main Street curves while Railroad Street runs straight. Many early homeowners were farmers and local merchants, reflecting the town's role as a service center for surrounding farms. It is the only intact grouping of historic houses in Clermont.
Significance in brief: The district is significant for architecture, community planning and development, and local history. It is the only intact grouping of historic houses in Clermont and shows how the town grew along its main streets and the railroad. Its homes were owned by local farmers and merchants who helped develop the town.
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 85001970, listed September 5, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main, Harris, Martin, and Railroad Sts., Clermont |
|---|---|
| County | Hall County |
| Listed | September 5, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001970 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1892-1935 |
| Architect / builder | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Victorian Eclectic, Georgian Revival, Neoclassical, Bungalow/Craftsman, and vernacular cottages |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Commerce, Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Houses are occupied private residences; condition is listed as good and altered. |
| Acreage | 19 |
| Coordinates | 34.48078, -83.77347 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 85001970.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q34928466
- This listing as JSON
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