Sparta Historic District (Sparta, Georgia)
Historic district in Georgia, United States
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The Sparta Historic District in Sparta, Georgia, is a 50 acres (20 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It included 26 contributing buildings.[1] The Rossiter-Little House is a contributing property.
LocationRoughly bounded by Hamilton, Elm, W, and Burwell Sts., Sparta, Georgia
Area50 acres (20 ha)
Built1797
ArchitectMultiple
Sparta Historic District | |
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  Location within Georgia | |
| Location | Roughly bounded by Hamilton, Elm, W, and Burwell Sts., Sparta, Georgia |
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| Area | 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Built | 1797 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000686[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1974 |
The district is roughly bounded by Hamilton, Elm, W, and Burwell Streets.[1]
It includes the Hancock County Courthouse, a brick courthouse which was designed in 1881 by architects Parkins and Bruce of Atlanta. The courthouse was completed by 1883.[2] The morning of August 11, 2014, the courthouse was consumed in a fire, but was rebuilt and rededicated exactly 2-years after the fire.[3]
Gallery
Roberts-Beall House
Old Hancock County Jail
Old Eagle Tavern
Hancock County Courthouse before fire & subsequent restoration
