Thronateeska
Also known as: Crocker-Walker Place
Why it's listed
Thronateeska is a two-story frame farmhouse built in 1823 for Dr. W.N.L. Crocker, about three miles west of present-day Marshallville in Macon County, Georgia. Crocker practiced medicine in the area for many years and served in the State Senate in 1847. The house follows the Plantation Plain style, with a central hall and double rooms on each floor, ceilings about twelve feet tall, and a one-story porch with six square columns. Later changes include a rear shed addition, a bedroom made from part of the downstairs hall, and lattice work on the porch. The house is in fair condition, and the surrounding land is still farmed. Six generations of the Crocker family have lived here. It was listed because it is one of the oldest surviving structures near Marshallville, because its style is typical of early 19th century Georgia, and because the farm, together with Massee Plantation and the Billy Place, helped establish the area's large plantation system.
Significance in brief: Built in 1823, it is one of the earliest surviving structures in the Marshallville area. Its Plantation Plain style is typical of early 19th century Georgia and early Marshallville architecture. It is also tied to the area's early agricultural development, and with Massee Plantation and the Billy Place it helped establish the large plantation system in the vicinity.
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 80004445, listed November 25, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Rt. 1, Marshallville |
|---|---|
| County | Macon County |
| Listed | November 25, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80004445 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Plantation Plain |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in fair condition; in use as a residence and farm, with the surrounding land still farmed. |
| Acreage | 536 |
| Coordinates | 32.42108, -84.01653 (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 80004445.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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