Clarkesville Tour

The top photo is the Mauldin House -- a large Victorian cottage of the 1880's and #5 on the Clarkesville Tour. The City owns the building and uses it as a Visitor Center and office for the Chamber of Commerce. Joy Lovell has created a wonderful museum of what life was like 130 years ago. The Mauldin Family lived in this house until 1990.

The middle photo is inside the Millinery Shop built for Mrs. Mauldin back in the day right there on the property. Joy Lovell, our guide, encouraged Lois to try on old lady's hats. That was fun. That's Joy on the left. We were amazed to learn the Joy is 14 years younger than Lois.

The bottom photo is of the Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church, #6 on the tour, which was established in 1839. This church was completed in 1842 and appears to be perfectly preserved.

Being here and taking in this scene was like stepping back in time.

There are 19 stops on the Clarkesville Tour, many of which are privately owned and not open to the public. The most outstanding of these is a Greek Revival mansion, called Charm House, on Washington Street. It is for sale, in case you are interested.

This was a great way to spend a day. We had a very nice lunch at the "Market Cafe." We talked about the depth of knowledge that Joy Lovell displayed. It was almost overwhelming.

Joy told us, "I could tell you a story about every item and piece of paper displayed in this visitor center."

In comparing notes over lunch, we had the same thought, "Thanks, but no thanks, Joy."

Joy was as hospitable and friendly as any Georgian could be. It was a real pleasure.