The Bartlett Houses
McDuffie Turns 150
Join us in celebrating the 150th birthday of McDuffie County! We will be sharing historic highlights from the county (like the one below) over the next year.
There are 5 existing houses in the Thomson area built by Jonathan Bartlett, an architect/builder of classic revival houses. His trademarks are ornate architectural features and exceptional craftsmanship. These homes were built for the most prominent families of local commerce in the early twentieth century.
Mr. Bartlett was born April 28, 1860 in Bethel, Maine. His school days were spent in Lowell, Mass. When a young man, he went to Montana where he began his business career as contractor and architect.
In 1880, he married Miss Hattie Potter in Butte, Montana. It was in 1899 when Mr. Bartlett moved to Georgia. During his years of residence in Thomson, Mr. Bartlett built at least 8 homes within the community.
Jonathan Hodgkin “Cap” Bartlett with his granddaughter Mary Alice Bartlett.
More stories about McDuffie County can be found in the book: McDuffie County, Celebrating 150 Years: Over 200 sketches and stories of the people and places of McDuffie County in celebration of its founding on October 18, 1870. Compiled by Lewis & Joann Smith.
More historic images of McDuffie County can be found in the book: Images of America, McDuffie County by Chase Beggs.