Dr. Miller's Office
Also known as: Horton House
Why it's listed
This one-story Greek Revival cottage in Lumpkin, Georgia, dates to about 1850. Thomas Johnston of Louvale built it for his bride, Carrie Beall, on a lot next to Bedingfield Inn beside the courthouse square. It later passed to Fort Brothers, Inc., and was rented to Dr. Miller, who used it as both office and residence. Dr. Miller was considered a leading physician in the late 1800s. From 1909 until 1958, when the town switched to dial service, it housed the local telephone exchange, the use most residents associate with it today. In 1959 it was bought and moved to East Main Street. The house has a square plan, hip roof, central portico with two square columns, double front doors with transoms, and weatherboard siding. Its simple, dignified proportions are cited as a fine example of Greek Revival cottage design, and its architectural integrity was reportedly not harmed by the move. It remains a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is tied to Dr. Miller, a leading physician of the late 1800s who used it as his office and residence. It is also remembered locally as the town telephone exchange from 1909 to 1958. It is further cited as a fine Greek Revival cottage whose integrity survived the move.
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 82002468, listed June 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | E. Main St., Lumpkin |
|---|---|
| County | Stewart County |
| Listed | June 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002468 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Health/Medicine, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; described as in good condition in a residential neighborhood. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.05022, -84.79183 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 82002468.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134457229
- This listing as JSON
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