Meadow Garden
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| Meadow Garden - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Building |
| Period | 1791 |
| HSP Style | Farmhouse |
| Builder | George Walton |
| Construction | Wood Frame |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Notable Features | Split Roofline |
| Original Use | Home |
| Present Use | Historic House Museum |
Historical Significance:
Meadow Garden was the home of George Walton who signed the Declaration of Independence when he was just 26 years old. Orphaned at a young age, George Walton first apprenticed as a carpenter before changing his path to become a lawyer. He was a Colonel in the Georgia Militia and was injured during the First Battle of Savannah in December 1778 and was held as a Prisoner of War. During his life, he was twice governor of Georgia and three times chief justice of Georgia, a circuit court judge, and a U.S. Senator. Meadow Garden is owned and operated by the Georgia State Society and has been open as a historic house museum since 1901.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- National Historic District
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: National Park Services
- Marker Date: 1982
Funded By:
Meadow Garden is funded by the Georgia State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and by contributions from Georgia Daughters and other Friends of Meadow Garden. Proceeds from tours and the Meadow Garden Gift Shop are also returned for the management and preservation of the house. Meadow Garden has also received grants to further preservation, outreach, and interpretation.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes, with a fee.
- Public Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Saturday by appointment.
- Is it Family Friendly? Yes
- Brochure available? Yes
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