William Harris Homestead
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The William Harris Family Farmstead, also known as William Harris Homestead, in Campton, Georgia
dates from 1825. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP) in 1982.
Its NRHP listing was for a a 367 acres (148.5 ha) property that included a residential dwelling, agricultural outbuildings, agricultural fields, and secondary structure(s). Specifically seven contributing buildings and eight contributing sites are included.
It is listed for architectural criteria.
The William Harris Homestead webpage describes it as being located in Monroe, Georgia
, but its location appears to be about one mile north of the small community of Campton. Monroe is a larger town about five miles further south of Campton.
There is a Harris Cemetery on GA 11 on the property.
The William Harris Homestead Foundation, a charitable 501(c)3 organization, manages the property and conducts public tours and events including school field trips.
Campton, Georgia
Campton is a small unincorporated town in Walton County, Georgia, United States. It is located about 15 miles from Dacula and Highway 316. The town of Campton has few buildings other than a couple churches, a masonic lodge, and a restaurant.The 2011 film "Wanderlust" was mainly filmed there.The...
dates from 1825. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
(NRHP) in 1982.
Its NRHP listing was for a a 367 acres (148.5 ha) property that included a residential dwelling, agricultural outbuildings, agricultural fields, and secondary structure(s). Specifically seven contributing buildings and eight contributing sites are included.
It is listed for architectural criteria.
The William Harris Homestead webpage describes it as being located in Monroe, Georgia
Monroe, Georgia
Monroe is a city in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,381 at the 2008 census. The city is the county seat of Walton County, Georgia.-Geography:Monroe is located at ....
, but its location appears to be about one mile north of the small community of Campton. Monroe is a larger town about five miles further south of Campton.
There is a Harris Cemetery on GA 11 on the property.
The William Harris Homestead Foundation, a charitable 501(c)3 organization, manages the property and conducts public tours and events including school field trips.