Harrell, George Y., House
Also known as: Harris House
Why it's listed
This one-story Classical Revival house on Broad Street in Lumpkin was built around 1910 for George Yarbrough Harrell, a Lumpkin native and local lawyer. Harrell bought the lot in 1909, just after the Southern Land Company completed the Lumpkin West End Survey, and had the house built soon afterward. The square-plan, hip-roofed frame dwelling has a three-bay front, a central trabeated entrance, paired 2/2 windows on either side, and a porch across the facade with four fluted Doric columns. Inside is a central hall plan with four rooms. Rear shed additions from about 1950 and aluminum siding are the main changes. Harrell served in the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives at intervals between 1900 and 1951 and practiced law for some 59 years until his death in 1952. The house is valued both for that association and as a local interpretation of Classical Revival design in a region with a Greek Revival tradition.
Significance in brief: The house is significant as the home of George Yarbrough Harrell, a leading Lumpkin lawyer who served in both houses of the Georgia legislature. It is also a good local example of early 20th century Classical Revival architecture, interpreted by local builders in an area with a strong Greek Revival tradition.
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 82002471, listed June 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Broad St., Lumpkin |
|---|---|
| County | Stewart County |
| Listed | June 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002471 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence and described as being in good condition; alterations include rear shed additions (c. 1950) and aluminum siding. |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 32.05077, -84.80241 (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 82002471.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134457249
- This listing as JSON
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