Last updated: July 24, 2023
Place
Dunlap House
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Significance:
Historical house within park property.
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
Amenities
2 listed
Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
In 1856, Samuel S. Dunlap constructed this house as part of his 400-acre cotton plantation. On July 30, 1864, the Dunlap house was occupied by Union troops during the Battle of Dunlap Hill, part of Stoneman’s Raid. After the war, Captain Dunlap turned the plantation into a dairy farm.
In the late 1930s the Dunlap house served as an office for the National Park Service staff of Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. In 1940, the office was moved into the new administration building and the house was converted into the superintendent’s residence. In the early 1950s, the house was remodeled to its present appearance. Today, the Dunlap house is still used as a residence for park staff, and is one of the oldest houses in Macon.
In the late 1930s the Dunlap house served as an office for the National Park Service staff of Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. In 1940, the office was moved into the new administration building and the house was converted into the superintendent’s residence. In the early 1950s, the house was remodeled to its present appearance. Today, the Dunlap house is still used as a residence for park staff, and is one of the oldest houses in Macon.