Daniell, William, House
Also known as: Daniell--Kinne House
Why it's listed
Built in 1814 by William Daniell, this two-story wood-framed farmhouse sits in a ten-acre clearing on a 95-acre parcel northwest of Watkinsville. It follows the Plantation Plain type, one of Georgia's earliest house forms, with a one-room-deep profile, side-gabled roof, brick end chimneys, and a rear one-story shed. Hand-hewn timbers, mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-planed wall and ceiling boards, wainscoting, two enclosed stairways, and three original mantels survive. A 1949 rehabilitation lengthened the front windows, added a pedimented door surround, removed the front porch, and added rear rooms and a bathroom. Daniell bought the land in 1801, and it stayed in his family until 1851. Later owners, including cotton-industry interests and the Park family, kept it in farming into the twentieth century. Two barns from around 1930 and traces of cotton terracing reflect that agricultural use. The house is significant for its architecture and for its agricultural history.
Significance in brief: It is one of the oldest surviving houses in Oconee County and an early example of the Plantation Plain house type, with a largely intact interior. It also served as the center of farming activity from the early 19th through the early 20th centuries, shown by two barns and cotton terracing.
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 94001638, listed February 13, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Epps Bridge Rd., 3 1/2 mi. NW of Watkinsville, Watkinsville |
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| County | Oconee County |
| Listed | February 13, 1995 |
| Reference number | 94001638 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1814-1944 |
| Architect / builder | William Daniell (builder and owner) |
| Architectural style | Plantation Plain; Colonial Revival (nonhistoric) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single dwelling, with the outbuildings used for equipment storage. |
| Acreage | 95 |
| Coordinates | 33.90570, -83.45347 (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 94001638.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134440590
- This listing as JSON
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