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Built in 1842 by Reverend Nathaniel Pratt, one of Roswell's founders and the founding minister of the Roswell Presbyterian Church, Great Oaks was the manor house of a plantation. The Reverend was determined to build this home for his new bride, Catherine Barrington King. The bricks he used were made from Georgia clay and water from a meadow stream.
During the Union occupation of Roswell, Reverend Pratt's sons ran the blockade to be sure everything was safe with their parents. Arriving home, they went into the third story of Great Oaks and loosened the wide pine boards leading to the eaves. They called the space on the south side of the house "Augusta" and the space on the north side "Macon". Everything of value was hidden there and then the boards were slipped back into place. The hiding places were never found during the two-week occupation. When asked about various items, their truthful response was always given: "It was sent to Macon or Augusta."
Great Oaks has received approximately 256 profile views in the last three months.
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Banquet / Event Facility |
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Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Banquet / Dinner, Private Party, Corporate Event, Meeting, Class, Retreat |
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Elegant, Garden Setting, Historic, Private, Romantic |
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| Catering |
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Provided |
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Must be from preferred list |
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| Kitchen Facilities |
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Moderately Equipped |
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Courtyard, Fountain, Garden/Park, Trees/Forrest |
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| Wedding Amenities |
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Bride's Dressing Area, Groom's Dressing Area |
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Lighting |
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CD Player, Computer Projector, Copy Machine, DVD Player, Fax, Internet (Wireless), Microphone, Phone, Sound System, Projection Screen |
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| Smoking |
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Not allowed |
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| Tables & Chairs |
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Provided |
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| Linens, Silver, etc. |
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Some Provided |
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Free Onsite Lot, Valet (Can Be Arranged) |
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In the area |
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| Amplified Music |
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Allowed Inside, Allowed Outside, Some Restrictions |
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Provided |
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| Cleanup |
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Provided, Caterer |
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| Insurance |
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Not Required |
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