Glen Mary Plantation, human settlement in Hancock County, Georgia, United States of America
Glen Mary Plantation is a two-story house built in 1848 in Hancock County, designed in the Greek Revival style. It features tall columns, symmetrical lines, and a formal porch structure that exemplifies mid-1800s southern architecture.
Theophilus Jackson Smith built the house in 1848 and named it after his bride Mary Gonder. Commander Ethan Allen Hitchcock purchased the plantation in 1869 and died there in 1870, connecting the house to his military legacy.
The name Glen Mary comes from Scottish origins, meaning 'Mary's Valley' after the original owner's bride. The Greek Revival style of the house reflected the wealth and social standing of plantation families in the mid-1800s.
The house can be viewed from the outside and the surrounding grounds are easy to walk through. The area is quiet and allows for leisurely exploration of the architecture and landscape at a comfortable pace.
The house connects to Revolutionary War history through Ethan Allen Hitchcock, who was the grandson of the famous Revolutionary fighter Ethan Allen. This family link ties the plantation to early American military struggles.
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