Short answer
Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site is a partner site of Georgia State Parks in Thomas County, near Thomasville. Hours: Friday Tours. Admission is $15 for adults. Checked on its official page.
An 1884-85 Victorian winter cottage built for a Chicago shoe merchant, a National Historic Landmark since 1975, with a walk-through chimney stairway. It is managed by the Thomasville History Center and shown on guided tours.
Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Friday Tours: 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Saturday Tours: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- Closed on and around major holidays.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18+): $15.00; Children (17 & under): $10.00; Group rates available with advance notice.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 626 North Dawson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
- County: Thomas (Southwest Georgia region)
- GPS: 30.84550, -83.98258 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 229-226-7664
- Official page: gastateparks.org/LaphamPattersonHouse
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (229-226-7664) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: The Lapham-Patterson House; Guest Room Rental; Wedding/Event Space – 50 guests indoors, 200 outdoors; Picnic Area; Bus Parking.
Things to do: Guided Tours; Picnicking.
Events coming up near Lapham-Patterson House
- Nov 20 – Nov 22: Wildlife Arts Festival, Thomasville (under a mile away, free)
- Nov 26: Lights! Lights! Thanksgiving Night, Moultrie (about 26 miles away)
- Nov 28: Swine Time, Climax (about 27 miles away)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Reed Bingham State Park (state park, Cook County), about 34 miles away
- Seminole State Park (state park, Seminole County), about 53 miles away
- Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site (partner site, Irwin County), about 67 miles away
- Kolomoki Mounds State Park (state park, Early County), about 72 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Southwest Georgia state parks and historic sites
- Southwest Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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