Henry W. Grady House, Historic house museum on Prince Avenue, Athens, United States
The Henry W. Grady House is a historic residence in Athens built in the Greek Revival style. The two-story wooden structure is supported by thirteen massive Doric columns that frame extended galleries on three of its sides.
General Robert Taylor built the mansion in 1844 as a summer retreat and later sold it to William S. Grady during the Civil War. This change of ownership began a new chapter in the building's story.
The residence was home to Henry W. Grady, a journalist who became a leading voice in the South after the Civil War. His years here connected the house to the region's evolving identity during a transformative period.
The property is accessible through guided tours that show visitors the architecture and interior details. It is helpful to check opening hours in advance before planning a visit.
The thirteen columns represent the original American colonies and embody classical ideals from the founding era. The interior preserves authentic woodwork, plaster details, and decorative mantels that speak to how people lived during that time.
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