Blunt, Ainsworth E., House - Dalton, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Lat34North
N 34° 46.013 W 084° 58.286
16S E 685647 N 3849066
The Blunt House is located at 506 S. Thornton Ave (US 41) in Dalton, GA.
Waymark Code: WMCB3Q
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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From the historic marker located at the home.

This house, built in 1848 by Ainsworth Emery Blunt, pioneer settler of Dalton, has been continuously occupied by members of his family. Appointed postmaster of Cross Plains in 1845, Mr. Blunt was elected mayor when that town became Dalton in 1847 and served for many years. He was the moving spirit and founder of the First Presbyterian Church in 1847 and held office as ruling elder in that church until his death in 1865. While Federal troops were in possession of Dalton during the War Between the States, this house was used by them as a hospital.

GHM 155-30 Georiga Historical Commission 1955
Street address:
506 S. Thornton Ave
Dalton , GA USA
30720


County / Borough / Parish: Whitfield

Year listed: 1984

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1825-1849

Historic function: Domestic - Single Dwelling

Current function: Vacant/Not In Use

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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