Williamson House
Why it's listed
Built in the 1920s for Hugh B. Williamson, a local merchant, this two-story brick bungalow at 925 East Church Street in Monroe once stood well outside the developed part of town and was considered "out in the country." The land had been surveyed for C.M. Walker in 1911, and Williamson bought part of Walker's property to build. The house has a steeply pitched roof, a large gabled dormer with four windows, large brackets under the eaves, and an extensive porch with a porte cochere. Much of the detail, including the balustrade, is executed in brick. Although the bungalow style was common in Monroe in the 1910s and 1920s, this example is larger, built of brick, and more elaborately detailed than most, giving it a more massive appearance. It was listed for its architectural value as a good representation of an important early twentieth century housing style. Later growth in the 1930s through 1950s surrounded it with urban development.
Significance in brief: The house is significant for its architecture as a fuller expression of the bungalow or craftsman style that was popular in Monroe in the 1910s and 1920s. It stands out for its size, brick construction and greater use of detail, and appears more massive than most similar buildings in the town.
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 83003625, listed December 28, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 925 E. Church St., Monroe |
|---|---|
| County | Walton County |
| Listed | December 28, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83003625 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Bungalow / Craftsman |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence and described as in fair condition at the time of the survey. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.79281, -83.69812 (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 83003625.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q134466111
- This listing as JSON
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