Scott-Carter-Furman-Smith House
photo taken about 1968 by John Linley and Robbie Hattaway
Militia General John Scott, originally from Virginia, made his home
in Baldwin County building the first frame home on S. Wayne St. In 1809
the home, purchased by the state legislature, was made into the home of
the governor. Three years before General Scott purchased a large tract
of land in south Baldwin County in what is now called Scottsboro and erected
what was called the John Scott-Carter-Furman-Smith House. Farish
Carter purchased the home and plantation about 1813 and additions
to the original structure in were made. Greek revival columns were added
in 1820, and a verandah was added in 1880.
Owners: General John Scott, Farish Carter, John H. Furman, Farish Carter
Furman, Emma LeConte Furman, John R. L. Smith, descendants of John R.L.
Smith
The house was demolished in 1968. A subdivision, Furman Estates, is
on the site now.
source: Architecture of Middle Georgia, THE OCONEE AREA by John Linley
Eileen Babb McAdams copyright 2004
