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The Crescent, 1899

Colonel William S. West, who served as a United States Senator, built the Crescent between 1897-1899. It is the grandest mansion in all of Valdosta. It was saved from impending demolition by three ladies of the Valdosta Garden Club and … Continue reading

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Walter Peeples House, 1903

This house was built by W. P. Dorough in 1903 and sold to Walter D. Peeples in 1906. After World War II, it was purchased by attorney J. Lundie Smith and continues to serve as attorney’s offices today for the … Continue reading

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W. F. Pardee House, 1903

Fairview National Register Historic District This house was designed by L. F. Brown. It later became the home of Judge John Gordon Cranford, a mayor of Valdosta. It was later purchased by Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Cribbs, Sr., who … Continue reading

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J. D. Tant House, 1904

Fairview National Register Historic District

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Hunt House, 1906

Fairview National Register Historic District This house has recently undergone extensive renovations by current owners Robert & Kim Hatton.

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R. B. Myddelton House, 1899

Fairview National Register Historic District This house was later occupied by the Leonard and Thomas families, as well.

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William E. Wisenbaker House, 1845

Fairview National Register Historic District This early Victorian is the oldest house in Valdosta and predates the founding of the city. It is presently undergoing a restoration by the Valdosta Heritage Foundation. It is now more commonly known as the … Continue reading

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Sam Myddleton House, Circa 1850

Fairview National Register Historic District This vernacular cottage is believed to have been moved to its present location from nearby Troupville in the early 1850s. It was bought by Sam Myddelton in 1852 and was known throughout Lowndes County as … Continue reading

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W. F. Monroe House, 1896, Valdosta

Fairview National Register Historic District The crown jewel of the Fairview neighborhood, as well as the finest surviving Victorian in Valdosta, this house was designed by architect Stephen F. Fulghum for W. F. Monroe. David & Marty Sutton bought the … Continue reading

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R. T. Myddelton House, 1895

Fairview National Register Historic District This is presently the Fairview Inn, a bed and breakfast operated by Irvin & Linda Green.

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