YOUR LOCAL OUTING GUIDETRY478 · MIDDLE GEORGIAFALL 2026

YOUR LOCAL FIELD GUIDE

Historic Monticello self-guided tour

Use a walking or driving guide to explore historic homes, civic buildings and commercial architecture across Monticello and Jasper County. The downtown district entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, and the Chamber's digital version maps 116 buildings and sites.

J. D. Persons House, a white historic home with a rounded red roof and columned porch

J. D. Persons House, dated 1903 on the Historic Monticello tour page · Monticello-Jasper County destination via Explore Georgia; individual photographer not identified · Credits & licenses

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  1. J. D. Persons House, dated 1903 on the Historic Monticello tour page
    Monticello-Jasper County destination via Explore Georgia; individual photographer not identified · Photograph date not supplied
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    Destination-supplied view of the J. D. Persons House on the tour. View historic homes from public rights of way unless access is expressly offered.

Source links identify the published photographs. Copyright remains with the credited rightsholders; see photo credits and rights information.

What to expect

Use a walking or driving guide to explore historic homes, civic buildings and commercial architecture across Monticello and Jasper County. The downtown district entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1997, and the Chamber's digital version maps 116 buildings and sites.

Monticello · Free self-guided exterior tour · Choose a short walk or longer drive

Monticello Historic District · Start at 119 West Washington Street, Monticello, GA 31064

Outdoor route in daylight; brochures Mon–Fri 9am–4pm

The exterior route is self-guided. Pick up the printed guide at the Trailhead & Visitors' Center Monday–Friday 9am–4pm, or use the Chamber's online 116-site map. Private buildings are not open simply because they appear on the tour.

  • 116-site digital history map
  • National Register downtown district
  • Flexible walking and driving options

Before you go

  • Collect a brochure during weekday visitor-center hours or open the digital map before leaving.
  • Most tour properties are viewed from public streets; respect private property.
  • Use sidewalks where available and plan the driving portions separately from the downtown walk.

Sources & visitor information

Venue and visitor-bureau information checked on the dates below. Follow these links for current hours, admission and access.

Visitor information phone: 706-468-8994

Check the organizer’s latest details before leaving; schedules and availability can change.

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