Historic Plaque Ceremony at Terrell House

This past Sunday, Toccoa added another site to its list of more than 50 recognized historically significant structures in Downtown Toccoa.

At a dedication ceremony on Sunday, area citizens joined Main Street Toccoa representatives following Sunday Services at First United Methodist Church as they placed a commemorative plaque at the Terrell House.

The Terrell House, owned by First United Methodist Church, is one of the oldest homes in Toccoa, and is an  excellent example of Craftsman Bungalow architecture. This style of architecture was in use in the early 1900, mostly prior to 1920. According to ArchetecturalStyles.org, the Craftsman Bungalow featured a  low-pitched, gabled roof with wide, overhanging eaves and exposed rafters and often had a front or corner porch and hand-crafted stone or woodwork.

The renovation process for the Terrell House took two years, was funded largely through private donations, and has resulted in a beautifully restored home on both the interior and exterior, according to information from Main Street Toccoa.

More than one hundred attendees were present at the ceremony. Speakers included Reverend Brent White, Commissioner Gail Fry, Historic Preservation Chair Susan Turner, Chairman of the Trustees Larry Wiese, and Assistant Planning Director Jeremy Ward. Also present was the granddaughter of the Terrells, Maggie Meineke. 

Fry commented, “It is crucial that we continue to prioritize historic preservation in Toccoa. Beautiful buildings such as the Terrell House are a key part of our heritage, and this one was especially important since it is one of only five homes over a hundred years old in our historic district.”

For more information on the City of Toccoa’s Historic Plaque Program, contact Jeremy Ward at (706) 898-6145 or click here.