Building at 303 11th St.
Why it's listed
This one-story frame house at 303 11th Street in Columbus, Georgia, dates to roughly 1845-1850 and is an example of Classic Revival design. It has weatherboard siding, a high-pitched asphalt shingle roof, and a Tuscan-columned portico with a pediment. The portico, a matching side portico and two pedimented front dormers appear to be later additions, as is a two-story rear addition. Windows on the front are symmetrical nine-over-nine double-hung sash, and the entry has a transom and full-height sidelights. The house is valued for a Roman classical verticalism that is rare in Columbus and for fine woodwork around its central entrance. Its history is tied to local residents. Schoolteacher Mary Johnson lived here from the early 1890s until 1918. By 1923 it was the home of William H. Tucker, who joined The Enquirer in 1900 and edited it until 1927, and of his son Cliff, later a respected Georgia newsman. The property is still a private dwelling.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites local history and architecture. The house was the home of schoolteacher Miss Mary Johnson from the early 1890s to 1918, and later of newspaper editor William H. Tucker and his son Cliff Tucker. Architecturally, it is noted for a Roman classical verticalism rarely found in Columbus and for handsome woodwork around its trabeated central entrance.
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 80001129, listed December 2, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 303 11th St., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | December 2, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001129 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Classic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a private dwelling; the house and its additions are described as well maintained. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.46685, -84.98895 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 80001129.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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