Joseph Henry Lumpkin House, Greek Revival house in Athens, Georgia, United States
The Joseph Henry Lumpkin House is a two-story residence in Greek Revival style with a wraparound porch supported by Doric columns on three sides at 248 Prince Avenue in Athens. The columned porches are the dominant architectural feature of this historic structure.
The house was built before 1837 by Charles McKinley and received major additions in 1850. In 1906, the entire structure was moved closer to Prince Avenue using rollers to its current location.
The building served as Madame Sosnowski's Female Institute from 1867 to 1899, providing instruction to young women in languages and music. This reflects the educational ambitions that shaped the city during that era.
The property offers free parking and public restrooms for visitors. Guided tours of the house can be arranged through Classic City Tours to explore the interior and learn about the building.
Since its renovation in 1984, the building has served as part of the University of Georgia School of Law's Institute of Continuing Legal Education. This shows how the historic structure has been repurposed for contemporary legal education and professional development.
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