Jim Smith House

The Jim Smith House near Lyons, Georgia is a two-story wood-framed house with vernacular Greek Revival style that was built c.1860. It was home of successful farmer James Henry (Jim) Smith (1828-1899) who owned up to 4,100 acres (1,700 ha) plus a sawmill and a gristmill. The house has a two-story full-length porch supported by six square wooden columns.[2]

Jim Smith House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Rt. 3/Toombs County Rd. 18
Nearest city	Lyons, Georgia
Coordinates	32°1′3″N 82°15′9″W
Area	4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built	c.1860
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Vernacular Greek Revival
NRHP reference No.	89001213[1]
Added to NRHP	August 31, 1989

In 1984 the house was moved about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from its original location to avoid demolition. The new location was historically owned by Smith and is similar to the original location. It was then renovated and a rear wing was added.[2]

The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Lisa Raflo (July 14, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Jim Smith House". National Park Service. Retrieved February 22, 2017. with 12 photos