Gatewood House | |
Nearest city | Eatonton, Georgia |
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Coordinates | 33°23′41″N 83°18′2″W / 33.39472°N 83.30056°W |
Built | c. 1805-1812 |
Built by | John Keating |
Architectural style | Plain Style |
NRHP reference No. | 75000606[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 20, 1975 |
Gatewood House is a historic plantation house in Eatonton, Georgia that is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It was built sometime during 1805-1812 while the property was owned by a John Keating. As of 1975, the house remained unaltered from its original construction. It is significant for its "refined yet simple" architecture, unusual and hence more important given its era.[2]: 4
Owners include:
Reportedly the hand of Ann E. Gatewood was sought by William H. Seward (later U.S. Secretary of State).[2]
Turnwold Plantation where Joel Chandler Harris lived and wrote, is nearby.[2]: 6
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]