Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society

Properties | Preservation Priorities

 

 

The Hooper-Turner House

Oakdale Road, Mableton

 

 

The Hooper-Turner House, located along a seven mile stretch of shoupades in the River Line Historic Area, originally stood as a typical “hall and parlor” house, a rural design that was prevalent in the area in the mid- to late-1800s. The house dates to c. 1850, and the original owner, Thomas Hooper, was an early settler in Cobb County, arriving in the 1830s. The house was deeded to John Turner in 1883. Both Hooper and Turner were farmers owning large acreage in the area. The Hooper-Turner House has undergone significant alterations, including twentieth century brick veneer siding, interior renovations and several additions but is still historically significant. The house was purchased by the City of Smyrna several years ago with the belief that the property had been a Civil War hospital and with plans to convert the property to a welcome center. The property’s past use cannot be verified; however, a report submitted by Georgia State preservation professionals verifies that the property is antebellum. At this time, the City of Smyrna has no plans for the property and it is for sale. The property is in unincorporated Cobb County and is on the Cobb County local historic register. Listing on the local register means that Cobb County’s historic preservation commission will monitor any changes to the property when the property is returned to private ownership.

 

 

CLHS Actions:

 

Cobb Landmarks would like to facilitate the sale of the Hooper-Turner House to a preservation-minded buyer and help return it to active use. The house is on a one-acre lot located at 5811 Oakdale Road, Mableton, and the list sales price for the property is $159,900. Interested parties should contact Tammi Saddler, Smyrna Assistant City Administrator, at 678-631-5407 or tsaddler@ci.smyrna.ga.us.

 

To view the Hooper-Turner Preliminary Architectural Report by Georgia State University preservation professionals, click here.

 

 

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