Not long after successfully relocating the Power-Jackson Cabin for restoration, the Cobb Landmarks historic preservation non-profit organization is attempting to do the same with the McAfee House.
It’s an 1840s-era home on Bells Ferry Road at Ernest Barrett Parkway/Piedmont Road that was the headquarters for a Union general during the Civil War.
Like the Power-Jackson Cabin, which recently moved from Post Oak Tritt Road to Hyde Farm in East Cobb, the McAfee House sits on land that was involved in eventually abandoned rezoning requests.
Cobb Landmarks said in a message on Thursday that the property owner has transferred the house to Cobb Landmarks, which wants to sell it in turn for $1 “to an individual or organization willing to relocate it to a new site.”
The organization said it is accepting applications from individuals and organizations interested in relocating and restoring the house.
“In order to be considered, interested parties must complete an online questionnaire. Applications will be evaluated by a committee consisting of Cobb Landmarks trustees, realtors, and construction and engineering professionals.”
Cobb Landmarks, which has been interested in restoring the building since 2019, said all applications must be received by Jan. 17, 2025, and the applicant will be notified by Jan. 31. The timeline for relocating the building will be May 15.
The 1.98 acres is owned by the Medford Family Limited Partnership of Blairsville and has an appraised value of nearly $750,000.
In 2023, the property was subject to a rezoning case that would have converted its use for a car wash, but the prospective owner withdrew due to other obligations.
Earlier this year, Cobb Landmarks raised $70,000 to have the Power-Jackson Cabin moved from Post Oak Tritt Road. Last week, Cobb commissioners approved spending nearly $350,000 to have the 1840s-era cabin restored at Hyde Farm.
The Cobb Landmarks message Thursday said that “hose interested in seeing the McAfee House must first secure permission from Cobb Landmarks as the property is still privately owned. To protect the property and its historical significance, unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action by the property owner.”
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