Thornton House (Stone Mountain, Georgia)

The Thornton House is a historic house located near Stone Mountain, Georgia. Built circa 1826 by James Thornton, it is a rare surviving example of a Federal-style plantation house in the area. The house reflects the prosperity of early cotton planters in DeKalb County. It features a two-story frame construction with a gable roof, prominent chimneys, and a central entrance. The Thornton family played a significant role in the early development of the region, and the house served as a social and economic hub for the surrounding plantation. The property also includes remnants of outbuildings and dependencies associated with the plantation. The Thornton House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognized for its architectural significance and its connection to the agricultural history of Georgia. It provides insight into the lives of both the planter family and the enslaved people who worked the land. While the house has undergone some alterations over time, it remains a valuable historical resource.