Teasley, Thomas William, House
Also known as: Teasley--McCurry--Myers Residence
Why it's listed
Built around 1892 on Howell Street, then at the western edge of Hartwell, this one-story frame cottage was the home of Thomas William Teasley and his family. Two gabled bays project from the front, a shed-roofed porch with turned posts and cutwork brackets spans the facade, and a double-door entrance with a transom sits between the bays. Inside, the original flooring, wainscoting, mantels and wallcovering survive. Two historic outbuildings, a brick root cellar and an open well shed, remain on the lot, along with mature trees and a pecan grove. Teasley ran a general mercantile store on the town square and also worked as a lawyer, private banker and planter, and he served as mayor from 1898 to 1900. Six children were raised here, and three sons became Hartwell businessmen. The property is recognized for its well-preserved Victorian-eclectic millwork and for its link to a prominent local commercial figure.
Significance in brief: The house is considered architecturally significant as an intact, highly detailed Victorian-eclectic residence of the 1890s, retaining varied millwork and original fixtures inside and out. It is also tied to T. W. Teasley, an early Hartwell businessman who was a merchant, lawyer, private banker, planter and mayor.
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 86002055, listed September 11, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 417 W. Howell St., Hartwell |
|---|---|
| County | Hart County |
| Listed | September 11, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002055 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Mr. Bond, Elberton, Georgia |
| Architectural style | Victorian-eclectic |
| 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; used as a rental residence, with the rear adapted as a small apartment whose tenant serves as caretaker. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 34.35335, -82.93806 (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 86002055.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134379539
- This listing as JSON
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