Obediah Barber Homestead
Obediah Barber Homestead, Historical homestead in Ware County, United States.
The Obediah Barber Homestead features a main house with a detached kitchen and well, situated near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp.
Built in 1870, this homestead belonged to Obediah Barber, who served as the first Justice of the Peace in Ware County and owned over 1,500 acres by 1880.
The Single Pen architectural style of the homestead represents the building techniques and living conditions of late 19th-century settlers in Georgia.
Visitors can explore over 20 structures on the property, including original buildings, pre-mechanical farming equipment displays, and a nature trail with animals.
The homestead contains the oldest swamp settler's home in the region, constructed by a farmer who had 20 children from three marriages.
Location: Ware County
Inception: 1870
GPS coordinates: 31.09028,-82.34583
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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