Taylor Hall
Why it's listed
Taylor Hall is a two-story frame house on Kibbe Street in Hawkinsville, Georgia, combining a plantation plain form with Greek Revival details such as a two-story portico on Tuscan columns. Dr. Robert Newsome Taylor, a Virginia-born physician, built it about 1825 in the town of Hartford, then the Pulaski County seat. According to tradition, when Hawkinsville became the county seat in 1836, the house was dismantled, its pieces numbered, ferried across the Ocmulgee River on barges and re-erected on seven acres Taylor had bought in 1832. It is thought to be the oldest house in Hawkinsville. Later owners included the Grace family and the Lanier family, and the house deteriorated before Mildred Taylor Stevens, Dr. Taylor's granddaughter, bought it in 1943 and restored it. Its history illustrates the pioneer days of Pulaski County and the early growth of both towns. The house has served as a residence throughout its existence, and about four acres are included in the nominated property.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house represents the formative years of Hartford and Hawkinsville, the two county seats of Pulaski County. It is thought to be the oldest house in Hawkinsville, having been moved there at the town's creation. It is also described as a fine example of Greek Revival architecture.
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 78001000, listed November 17, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Kibbe St., Hawkinsville |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Listed | November 17, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78001000 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown (built by Dr. Robert Newsome Taylor, per the narrative) |
| Architectural style | Plantation plain style with Greek Revival features |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence in good condition; restored and altered in the 20th century. |
| Acreage | 4 |
| Coordinates | 32.27542, -83.47158 (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 78001000.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7689983
- This listing as JSON
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