Elisha Winn House, Historic residence in Dacula, Gwinnett County, United States.
The Elisha Winn House is an early 19th-century wood-sided home in Gwinnett County, Georgia, built in the Georgian style with a symmetrical front facade. The property also includes a one-room schoolhouse and a barn, giving a complete picture of how the site functioned as a home, a place of learning, and a working farm.
The house was built in 1812 and became a central meeting point for the area before Gwinnett County was officially established in 1818. The first court sessions, elections, and government meetings took place there until a dedicated courthouse was constructed.
The house was where early settlers gathered to make decisions together, long before any official buildings existed. Visitors today can still see the schoolhouse and barn on the grounds, showing how closely living, learning, and farming were connected in those early years.
The property is managed by the Gwinnett Historical Society and has parking available for visitors who arrive by car. It is worth checking ahead of your visit, as opening hours can vary and not every building on the grounds may be open at all times.
The building is considered the oldest surviving structure in Gwinnett County and possibly in the wider Atlanta area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a recognition that sets it apart from most other early Georgia homes that have since disappeared.
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