Samuel Rockwell House
Samuel Rockwell House, Federal and Greek Revival residence in Milledgeville, United States.
The Samuel Rockwell House features eight spacious rooms across two floors, connected by an intricate spiral staircase and twin foyers at each level.
Colonel Samuel Rockwell, an attorney from Maine, commissioned architect Joseph Lane to construct this residence in 1838 for approximately 2,500 dollars.
The residence later became the summer home of Governor Herschel Johnson, who led the Georgia anti-secession movement during the pre-Civil War period.
Located at 165 Allen Memorial Drive, the house accommodates fourteen guests in four suites with private bathrooms and sitting areas.
The cast iron fence surrounding the property cost 2,600 dollars, exceeding the total construction cost of the house by 100 dollars.
Location: Milledgeville
Inception: 1838
Architectural style: Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Address: 165 Allen Memorial Drive
GPS coordinates: 33.05420,-83.26838
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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