Irwin, Jared, House
Also known as: Irwin-Partain House
Why it's listed
Built around 1829-30, this one-story house on East Main Street in Lumpkin began as a log dog trot cabin and is considered the oldest surviving house in the town. It is also the only known log structure left in Lumpkin. Over time the building gained numerous additions, and the log walls were covered with weatherboard and shiplap. In the early 20th century it was remodeled to resemble a bungalow, with a porch featuring battered pier columns that was screened in about 1930. The original owner, Jared Irwin, was among the earliest settlers of Stewart County and held large amounts of land by 1830. He served as an original county commissioner and as Trustee of the Poor School Fund. He was killed in 1836 at the Battle of Shepard's Plantation. His widow remained in the house until her death in 1887, after which it passed through several owners. The house is valued for its age, its log construction beneath later changes, and its link to Lumpkin's earliest settlement.
Significance in brief: It is considered the oldest house in Lumpkin and the only known surviving log structure in town. Its changes show the evolution of style, since it now reads as a later bungalow. It is also tied to Jared Irwin, an early settler who helped establish the county government and educational systems.
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 82002472, 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 | 82002472 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungaloid in appearance, originally a log dog trot cabin with ell plan and saltbox type roof |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in use as a residence; it has had numerous additions and was remodeled in the early 20th century. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.04950, -84.79185 (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 82002472.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134457266
- This listing as JSON
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