Dinglewood
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Why it's listed
Dinglewood is a three-story brick and stucco house in Columbus, Georgia, built around 1859 for Joel Early Hurt, designed by the Columbus firm Barringer and Morton. Long described as an Italian villa, it has a veranda circling three sides, a hipped roof with a cupola, and an entrance framed by Corinthian columns in antis. Inside are a mahogany stair, carrara marble mantels, molded plaster cornices, frescoes and statues representing the four seasons. Hurt reportedly spared no expense, adding a water-works system and private gas works, and Italian workmen did much of the finish work. The house is also tied to Hurt's daughter Julia, a noted Georgia beauty who married Captain Peyton Colquitt there during the Civil War. Colquitt was fatally wounded at Chickamauga. The property passed through Hurt descendants and later owners. It was listed for its architecture and its association with these people and events. Porch alterations and a porte-cochere were added in the 1920s.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites Dinglewood for its architecture, an Italian villa form with Victorian jig-saw ornament, a classical revival entrance with Corinthian columns, fine plasterwork, frescoes and marble mantels. It also cites its association with the Hurt family and Julia Hurt, a noted Georgia beauty who married Col. Peyton Colquitt during the Civil War. The architects were Barringer and Morton of Columbus.
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 72000389, listed February 1, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1429 Dinglewood St., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | February 1, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72000389 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (about 1859) |
| Architect / builder | Barringer and Morton of Columbus (architects) |
| Architectural style | Italianate / Italian villa with Victorian jig-saw ornament and classical revival entrance |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition, a private residence, and restored with slight alteration. The owners make it available for pilgrimages and similar events. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Within district | Dinglewood Historic District |
| Coordinates | 32.46883, -84.97189 (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 72000389.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5278230
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.