Richards, Dr. James Prioleau, house

Historic Property

Alternate Name:

[unknown]

Street Address:

2340 Peays Ferry Rd

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Site Number:

1255

Control Number:

U/55/1255

Tax Number:

074-00-80

Date Surveyed:

November 14 2001

Category:

Building

Construction Date:

1895

Historic Use:

Residential/Domestic

Current Use:

Residential/Domestic

Historic Core Shape:

Rectangular

Number of Stories:

1

Construction Method:

frame

Exterior Walls Materials:

Weatherboard

Foundation Materials:

Brick Piers with Fill

Roof Shape:

gable, lateral

Roof Materials:

rolled roofing

Porch Width:

over 1 bay but less than full

Porch Shape:

hip

National Register Determination:

contributes to listed district;

Signficant Architectural Features:

Several additions over time have made the house irregular in shape. Rock and cut granite wall lines the roadway.

Historical Information:

Dr. Richards purchased 60 acres of land from Frank Perry in late 1800s. Older home on property burned. Jones planted live oaks and magnolias.

Source of Historical Information:

"History and Homes of Liberty Hill"

Quadrangle Name:

Liberty Hill

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