Mott-Fox-Hugley House
Why it's listed
Built in 1892 by A. E. and J. Randolph Mott, this two-story Queen Anne house sits in Rose Hill, a neighborhood north of downtown Columbus, Georgia. It has an asymmetrical plan, projecting bays, a wraparound porch, scroll-sawn brackets and bargeboard, and a pressed-metal shingle roof. Asbestos shingles added around 1950 cover the original weatherboard. Inside, a large stair hall with an open-well staircase, carved mantels, decorative tile and a spindle-work screen survive largely intact. A two-room saddlebag house stands at the rear. The Motts sold the house after several years, and for much of the twentieth century it belonged to the Fox family and then M. C. Huguley, who divided it into three apartments. A 2008 rehabilitation removed the added partitions, repaired historic features and converted the house to offices. It was listed for its architecture, as an excellent local example of the Queen Anne style and house type.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent local example of both the Queen Anne style and the Queen Anne house type in Columbus. Its asymmetrical plan and massing, wraparound porch, sawn ornament and large stair hall with open-well stair show the style. The interior retains ornate mantels, moldings and a decorative spindle screen.
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 12000093, listed March 12, 2012. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2027 6th Ave., Columbus |
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| County | Muscogee County |
| Listed | March 12, 2012 |
| Reference number | 12000093 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1892 |
| Architect / builder | A. E. and J. Randolph Mott (builders) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Rehabilitated in 2008 for use as an office building; the rear saddlebag house was rehabilitated as a dwelling. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.48411, -84.98559 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 12000093.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134392461
- This listing as JSON
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