Carr, Thomas, District
Why it's listed
Northwest of Thomson in McDuffie County, this rural district preserves part of Thomas Carr's plantation, once about 2,250 acres. It holds five houses: "Alexandria," "Snow Hill," and the Bohler, Simpson and Minton houses. Carr built "Alexandria," a two-story common-bond brick house with a central hall and a columned wooden portico, between 1803 and 1806. Bills and contracts kept at the University of Georgia record its craftsmen, materials and prices in unusual detail. It is the earliest surviving brick house in Georgia that can be dated by documents, and it has rare rubbed and gauged brick arches. Carr fought in the Revolution, served in the legislature, and was involved in the Yazoo land companies. "Alexandria" is the only extant Georgia house owned by someone connected to that affair. After his death in 1820 the estate was divided between his sons, and "Snow Hill" was built on one portion. The smaller houses show how the property changed over time. The setting remains open farmland.
Significance in brief: The district is significant for its history, architecture and environment. It centres on Thomas Carr, a Revolutionary War cavalry captain and Yazoo land company figure, and his brick house "Alexandria," the only surviving Georgia house owned by someone tied to the Yazoo affair. "Alexandria" is the earliest documented surviving brick house in Georgia and shows rare rubbed and gauged brickwork and Virginia-influenced design.
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 75002059, listed December 6, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Thomason near jct. of GA 150 and I-20, Thomson |
|---|---|
| County | McDuffie County |
| Listed | December 6, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75002059 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Virginia influence ("Alexandria"); central-hall plan houses and saltbox variations |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | "Alexandria" is in good condition, but its original outbuildings are gone. The district is rural farmland with no twentieth-century intrusions other than Highway 150. |
| Acreage | 350 |
| Coordinates | 33.52884, -82.44231 (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 75002059.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q141779848
- This listing as JSON
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