Historic McAfee House Moves to Cherokee Co. (GA)
A sturdy metro Atlanta home used by both Confederate and Union forces has been divided into several pieces for its move this week 25 miles up the road
Moved for the convenience of developers. At least this historic home was saved. I’ve only mentioned a few dozen times how much I absolutely loathe developers. At least this one bothered to mitigate some of his damage. They should be commended for that much.- DD
The McAfee House – which witnessed cavalry clashes in Cobb County, Ga., and briefly served as headquarters for a Federal general – has been sliced into pieces for its move this week to a new home about 25 miles to the north.
Lee and Brittani Lusk of Ball Ground, in adjoining Cherokee County, will move the 1840s structure via trailers to a spot near their home. They plan to restore the central hallway cottage for use as a private residence or museum.
The dwelling has been cut into several pieces for the journey, which may begin Tuesday and take a few days. (Photo below courtesy of the Lusks)
The Lusks, who have performed many restorations in the region, bought the Robert and Eliza McAfee house for $1 from the nonprofit Cobb Landmarks, which said the proposal from the couple was the clear winner among dozens of applications.
The house has been empty for several years, and preservationists worried it would fall to the wrecking ball. Eventually, the owner donated the house to Cobb Landmarks so it could…
Goodonya's, Mr. and Mrs. Lusk.
No doubt this took much more than is described here to accomplish.
Onward, Christian soldiers!