Old Sorrel - Weed House - Savannah Historic District - Savannah, GA - NRHP Historic Districts - Contributing Buildings on Waymarking.com

From the Visit Historic Savannah web site (visit link) :
"The Sorrel-Weed House is an exceptional example of the Greek revival style. It was was designed and built by renowned Irish architect Charles B. Cluskey in 1841 for Frances Sorrel, a commission merchant from the West Indies. Regarded as one of Savannah’s most beautiful mansions, the home features a parapet with elliptical arches, a sweeping double entrance and Doric columns on the portico, and balconies on the first story front windows. An oval shaped library with curved wooden doors is of particular interest.

This historic treasue was also home to Francis Sorrel’s son, Moxley Sorrel of Civil War fame. Sorrel served as a staff officer to Confederate Lt. General, James Longstreet, and proved himself a hero at the Battle of the Wilderness in May, 1864. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in 1864 at the age of 26, he was the youngest general officer in the Confederate army. Robert E. Lee visited the home in 1861 before taking command of the Army of Northern Virginia the following year.

The Sorrel-Weed House was designated a state landmark in 1953, the first house in Georgia to be so honored. The house is also a National Trust Historic Landmark.

Note the color of the house. When it was originally restored, the Historic Savannah Foundation did not want the owner to use the color, as it was not considered one of Savannah’s original colors. The city attempted to prevent the owners from using that color of paint. However, after scraping off over 20 layers of old paint, the owner was able to prove that it was, in fact, the original color. End of discussion. The color stayed.

In private hands, the Sorrel-Weed House has been turned into a bed and breakfast with 12 guest rooms furnished with period antiques. It is also open to the public for tours."

This building is listed as a contributing building 21.03 in the Book, "Historic Savannah" which is a survey of all of Savannah's Historic Districts.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Savannah Historic District Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link] NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link] Address: 6 West Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401 How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field) Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed

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