Willis-Sale-Stennett House

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Willis-Sale-Stennett House
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Nearest city Danburg, Georgia
Coordinates 33°55′20″N82°39′04″W / 33.9221°N 82.6511°W / 33.9221; -82.6511
Area34 acres (14 ha)
Built1850 (1850)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 76000658 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 14, 1976

Willis-Sale-Stennett House, also known as Great Oaks, is a historic residence outside Danburg, Georgia. Built in 1857, it is closely associated with two other homes, the Chennault House (completed 1858) and the Anderson House (completed 1870) all believed to have been constructed by John Cunningham. They were built in the Greek Revival architecture style. The homes are within several miles of each other and close to the ghost town of Petersburg, Georgia which was a commercial hub. [2] [3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1976. It is located north of Danburg off Georgia State Route 79 on SR 1445 (Delhi Road).

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Legends surround old homes named to national register Augusta Chronicle-Herald September 5, 1976 page 4F Sunday Chronicle-Herald by Vinnie Williams
  3. Lincoln County GaArchives News.....Chennault - Matthew Historic Homes 1976