Sparta Historic District (Sparta, Georgia)

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.

Sparta Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Hamilton, Elm, W, and Burwell Sts., Sparta, Georgia
Area50 acres (20 ha)
Built1797
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Late Victorian
NRHP reference No.74000686[1]
Added to NRHPApril 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]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Elizabeth Z. Macgregor (May 7, 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sparta Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved April 5, 2018. With 10 photos from 1983.


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