Lapham–Patterson House
The Lapham–Patterson House is a historic site at 626 North Dawson Street in Thomasville, Georgia. Its origins go back to 1884. Worth the trip, Pebble Hill Plantation is 6.6 mi off.
A museum inside Thomasville
You can stay in Thomasville
Lapham–Patterson House is inside Thomasville, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1884
Lapham–Patterson House dates from 1884. About ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Plan a visit to Lapham–Patterson House around the weather below.
Lapham–Patterson House
The Lapham–Patterson House is a historic site at 626 North Dawson Street in Thomasville, Georgia. The house, built between 1884-85 as a winter cottage for businessman C.W. Lapham of Chicago, is a significant example of Victorian architecture. It has a number of architectural details, such as fishscale shingles, an intricately designed porch, long-leaf pine inlaid floors, and a double-flue chimney. Inside, the house was well-appointed with a gas lighting system, hot and cold running water, indoor plumbing, and modern closets. Its most significant feature is its completely intentional lack of symmetry. None of the windows, doors, or closets are square. The house is a Georgia Historic Site and is also a National Historic Landmark, designated in 1973 for its architecture. It is also a contributing building in the National Register-listed Dawson Street Residential Historic District.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1884
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1973) · National Register of Historic Places (1970) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1984)
Towns to stay in near Lapham–Patterson House
To stay close, try Thomasville (19) and Cairo (4), and Tallahassee has the most rooms in the area (91).
Tallahassee
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
204,902 people
32 mi southwest of Lapham–Patterson House
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Lapham–Patterson House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville | in town | — | 19 11 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 18,667 | $205K | D |
| Cairo | 13 mi west | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 motels | 10,150 | $109K | C |
| Moultrie | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 11 4 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,973 | $157K | D− |
| Ochlocknee | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 RV park | 685 | $135K | — |
| Monticello | 22 mi south | 35 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 2,767 | $211K | — |
| Pelham | 22 mi northwest | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 3,359 | $94K | D |
| Camilla | 30 mi northwest | 45 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,988 | $85K | C |
| Meigs | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 1 1 RV park | 956 | $69K | — |
| Tallahassee | 32 mi southwest | 45 min | 91 76 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 204,902 | $294K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Lapham–Patterson House
These well-known sights sit within 59 miles.
34 mi Stadium & arenaDoak Campbell Stadium
40 mi Theme parkWild Adventures
49 mi Park & preserveSt. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
17 mi MuseumPebble Hill Plantation
55 mi LighthouseSt. Marks Light
59 mi National forestApalachicola National Forest47 mi Ancient sitePage-Ladson prehistory site
37 mi MuseumTallahassee MuseumPhoto credits
Doak Campbell Stadium: Mlsquad, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wild Adventures: Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0 · St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge: Tim Ross, Public domain · Pebble Hill Plantation: Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0 · St. Marks Light: MaheshGonela, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Apalachicola National Forest: Sallicio, Public domain · Tallahassee Museum: Tim Ross, Public domain
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A visit to Lapham–Patterson House: questions
Is Lapham–Patterson House in Thomasville?
Yes. It’s inside Thomasville, GA.
When is the best time to visit Lapham–Patterson House?
February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 64–80°.
What is the closest airport to Lapham–Patterson House?
Tallahassee (TLH), about 38 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 139 miles.
Where should I stay near Lapham–Patterson House?
Thomasville (in town, 19 places to stay), Tallahassee (32 mi, 91 places to stay) and Cairo (13 mi, 4 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.