McCurry-Kidd House
Also known as: Hailey Residence
Why it's listed
Built around 1920-1924 at 602 West Howell Street in Hartwell, this two-story brick house reflects the Georgian Revival style. Augusta architect Willis Irwin designed it, and a Mr. Bond of Decatur served as general contractor. Features include a four-columned entrance porch with a segmentally arched pediment, one-story wings serving as an open porch and a porte cochere, and front windows grouped in a local take on a Palladian motif. Inside, the central hall plan remains intact, with Craftsman-style mantels and glazed French doors. It was built for Dr. Edgar McCurry, a Hartwell physician, then sold to Frank Kidd, a business and civic leader who served on the staffs of two governors. Later it passed to attorney William Lamar Hailey, who served as county and city attorney. The house is considered the only major example of its style in Hartwell and is valued for its architecture and its links to three prominent local men.
Significance in brief: It is described as a good local example of Georgian Revival architecture and the only major example of that early 20th century style in Hartwell. It also has local social history importance through its ties to Edgar McCurry, Frank Kidd and William Lamar Hailey, each from a prominent Hartwell family and each holding a professional position in the community.
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 86002035, listed September 11, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 602 W. Howell St., Hartwell |
|---|---|
| County | Hart County |
| Listed | September 11, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002035 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Willis Irwin/Mr. Bond |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition with only minor alterations since construction; used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 34.35476, -82.93983 (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 86002035.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q46996405
- This listing as JSON
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