Frobel-Knight-Borders House

The Frobel-Knight-Borders House is a historic house in Marietta, Georgia, U.S.. It was built for a Confederate veteran, and it was later the private residence of Marietta's mayor. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Frobel--Knight--Borders House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	1001 Allgood Road, Marietta, Georgia
Coordinates	33°58′31″N 84°31′25″W
Area	5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built	1869 (1869)
Architectural style	Italianate
NRHP reference No.	95000901[1]
Added to NRHP	July 21, 1995

History

The house was built in 1869 for Colonel Bushrod W. Frobel, a veteran of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War of 1861–1865.[2] In the postbellum era, Frobel served as the Georgia Superintendent of Public Works from 1865 to 1873.[2]

The house was later acquired by Judge Noel B. Knight, who served on the Superior Court of Cobb County. Knight was also the mayor of Marietta. He died in 1887.[2]

Architectural significance

The house was designed in the Italianate architectural style.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 21, 1995.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Frobel--Knight--Borders House". National Park Service. Retrieved June 28, 2018. With accompanying pictures