Pritchard-Moore-Goodrich House
Also known as: L. P. Goodrich Homeplace
Why it's listed
This two-story white frame house on North Hill Street in Griffin, Georgia, was begun around 1850 by Dr. William H. Prichard on a lot once occupied by the family of poet Sidney Lanier. Its four-room central hall plan and hexastyle Doric portico follow Greek Revival tradition, while scroll-bracketed window pediments, large cornice brackets and cut-work wooden trim reflect the Italianate taste then reaching Georgia. Inside, a plaster ceiling medallion, carved mantel panels and a large vaulted dining room occupy much of the rear. The house is valued as an example of the shift between Greek Revival and High Victorian design and for comparison with neighboring houses on the block. It is also linked to Judge Lucien P. Goodrich, Prichard's grandson, who bought it in 1919. A lawyer, judge and civic leader, he was named Griffin's Leading Citizen in 1928.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents the house as an example of the transitional period between Greek Revival and High Victorian architecture, combining a Greek Revival plan with Italianate details. It is also tied to the Goodrich family, notably Judge Lucien P. Goodrich, a grandson of the builder and a prominent Griffin citizen. The lot was once home to the family of poet Sidney Lanier.
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 73002143, listed March 7, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 441 N. Hill St., Griffin |
|---|---|
| County | Spalding County |
| Listed | March 7, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73002143 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1850-1860 |
| Architect / builder | Dr. William H. Prichard (builder/original owner) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival with Italianate transitional features |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in good condition, occupied and used as a private residence at the time of nomination. |
| Acreage | 0.5 |
| Coordinates | 33.25512, -84.26577 (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 73002143.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15378768
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.