Huston House at Butler Plantation - The Georgia Trust (original) (raw)

Darien - McIntosh County

c. 1927

The Story

The Huston House, located on Butler Island, was constructed in 1927 by Colonel T.L. Huston, a former co-owner of the New York Yankees. Butler Island, originally a rice plantation dating to the late 1700s, was converted to a dairy and lettuce farm by Col. Huston in the 20th century. After his death in 1938, the property was purchased by tobacco heir R. J. Reynolds, Jr. The site is currently owned by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

The Threat

The Huston House is currently unoccupied with no long-term plan for use or maintenance. Changing climate and the severity of recent hurricanes have exposed the house to the elements. Without a plan in place, these threats will lead to continued deterioration of the building.

Update

The Georgia Trust has learned that the historic Huston House at Butler Plantation in Darien, Ga. was destroyed by fire on June 26, 2024. Read the Georgia Trust’s statement here.

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