Cowles-Woodruff House
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| Location | 988 Bond St., Macon, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 32°50′32″N 83°38′4″W / 32.84222°N 83.63444°WCoordinates: 32°50′32″N 83°38′4″W / 32.84222°N 83.63444°W |
| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Built | 1836 |
| Architect | Elam Alexander |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 71000251[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 21, 1971 |
The Cowles-Woodruff House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Cowles House and also known as the Woodruff House or the Cowles-Bond House, is owned by Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. It is an antebellum home the overlooks downtown Macon. It was used by General Wilson as his residence and headquarters during the occupation of Macon.[2] It is named for its first two owners. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1971. It is located at 988 Bond Street.
It was built in 1836 and is an example of Greek revival architecture. It is used for university special events.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
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- ↑ "Woodruff House". The New Georgia Encyclopedia. Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press. Retrieved March 25, 2010.
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