Fort Hollingsworth–White House
Fort Hollingsworth–White House, Colonial defensive fort in Alto, Georgia, US
Fort Hollingsworth-White House features original defensive walls, traditional log construction, and a connected farmhouse addition with a covered walkway between structures.
Jacob Hollingsworth constructed this fort in 1793 on lands obtained through treaties with the Cherokee Nation to protect local settlers from potential raids.
The structure represents the evolution of frontier architecture as it transformed from a defensive fort into a residential farmhouse during the settlement period.
The fort operates as a non-profit open-air museum at 2307 Wynn Lake Road in Alto, accepting visitors Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Ground Penetrating Radar surveys by the LAMAR Institute continue to reveal new information about the original components of this 18th-century structure.
Location: Banks County
GPS coordinates: 34.42643,-83.53382
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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