Jarrell Plantation
Why it's listed
Jarrell Plantation is a farm complex in Jones County, Georgia, about 6 miles east of East Juliette and surrounded by the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. Its buildings run from a farmhouse of about 1847, built by John Jarrell, through structures raised by his son Benjamin Richard Jarrell and his sons up to the World War I era. All are simple wooden buildings made from timber grown, sawn and planed on the farm. A mill complex of gin house, saw mill, engine house and boiler house runs from a single steam engine, and a blacksmith shop, barn, syrup evaporator and implement house hold a large collection of tools and machinery. The nomination describes this as the most complete such collection known in Georgia. The farm operated until about World War II, and the family offered seven acres to the State to be kept near operating condition so that early agrarian methods would not be lost. The 1914-16 family residence is included as part of the property.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a nearly perfectly preserved, self-sustaining farm representing 19th and 20th century agrarian life. It holds what is described as the most complete collection of farm implements, machinery and tools known in Georgia. The buildings are valued as typical Georgia farm structures rather than as architectural showpieces, and the mill complex is called its most fascinating feature.
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 73000624, listed May 9, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6 mi. E of East Juliette off Dames Ferry Rd., East Juliette |
|---|---|
| County | Jones County |
| Listed | May 9, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73000624 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | c.1847 to World War I era |
| Architect / builder | John Jarrell (c.1847 farmhouse); Benjamin Richard Jarrell and his sons (later buildings) |
| Areas of significance | Social History, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition and unaltered on its original site. No longer farmed; the Jarrell family offered seven acres to the State of Georgia for development as a historic site. The 1914-16 residence is still the family home. |
| Acreage | 9 |
| Coordinates | 33.05207, -83.72490 (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 73000624.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14686676
- This listing as JSON
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