Reid-Jones-Carpenter House
Also known as: Montrose
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Why it's listed
Montrose is a Greek Revival house at 2249 Walton Way in Augusta, Georgia, built in 1849 for Robert Alexander Reid in the Sand Hills, then a seasonal retreat for the city's well-to-do residents. It is a one-story frame house raised on a daylight basement, a local cottage type adapted to the style of the day. Four fluted Corinthian columns carry a pedimented front portico, and the facades are symmetrical, with entablatures, dentils, corner pilasters and wrought iron balconies. Inside are a central stair hall, double parlors, a circular skylight and five Italian-carved marble mantels. The house is also linked to Charles Colcock Jones, Jr., a lawyer and prolific historian who bought it in 1877 and lived there until his death in 1893. His daughter's family later occupied it. Since 1972 it has served as a church youth center. It was listed for its architecture and its literary and historical associations.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is an excellent example of the Sand Hills cottage, a type native to Augusta, adapted to the Greek Revival style with exceptional detailing. It is also tied to Charles Colcock Jones, Jr., a leading Georgia historian who lived there from 1877 until his death in 1893. Its architecture has been recognized in the 1936 Historic American Buildings Survey and in Frederick D. Nichols's books on Georgia 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 79000745, listed November 13, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2249 Walton Way, Augusta |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond County |
| Listed | November 13, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79000745 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival (Sand Hills cottage) |
| Areas of significance | Literature, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Since 1972 the house has served as the Alan Fuqua Youth Center of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, restored without significant alteration to its architectural integrity. The one remaining outbuilding is out of use. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Summerville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 33.47806, -82.01531 (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 79000745.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7309932
- This listing as JSON
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