Hansell, Augustine, House
Also known as: Jeffries House
Why it's listed
Built in 1852-53 for Augustine Hansell, this one and one-half story frame cottage at 429 South Hansell Street in Thomasville was designed by John Wind, described as the most important architect in Thomas County and Thomasville. The center-hall house has four rooms, a heavy overhanging portico on six square columns, clapboard siding except on the front, and an entrance with sidelights and a fixed transom. Inside, the Greek Revival woodwork is almost all original, including doorways, an enclosed stairway, and four fireplaces with carved mantels. A kitchen wing and bedroom wing were added in 1927 and are noted as not detracting from the house. Hansell served as mayor in 1859, as a Superior Court judge, and as a lieutenant in the Thomasville Guards, and he organized the Thomas Reserves. The house stayed in his family for generations. It was recognized as one of the three best cottages in Thomasville, and later correspondence records its name as the Augustine H. Hansell House.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as an exceptional example of a Greek Revival cottage, ranking it among the three best cottages in Thomasville. It was designed by John Wind, described as the most important architect of Thomas County and Thomasville. It is also tied to Augustine Hansell, a mayor, judge and militia officer, and has stayed in the same family since it was built.
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 70000221, listed June 22, 1970. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 429 S. Hansell St., Thomasville |
|---|---|
| County | Thomas County |
| Listed | June 22, 1970 |
| Reference number | 70000221 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1852-53 |
| Architect / builder | John Wind |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as occupied, in use as a private residence, and in excellent condition at the time of the 1969-70 nomination. |
| Acreage | 2.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.83725, -83.97113 (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 70000221.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4821174
- This listing as JSON
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