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John Stovall House

Built in 1983. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

From the record

“John Stovall House, also known as the Stovall House Country Inn, is a historic residence in Sautee in White County, Georgia that has operated as an inn since 1983. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1991.”

Wikipedia article John Stovall House, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 6 National Register listings published here for White County · listed in 1991 · category: Building · built in 1983.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 3 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
  • Listed as. Stovall, John, House - the National Register files a house under its owner's surname.
  • Address. Stovall Rd. S of jct. with GA 255, Cleveland, 30528
  • When was it listed? June 1991
  • Category. building
  • Census division. Cleveland
  • When was it built? 1983
  • National Register reference number. 91000784 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

254 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 254 fires within 5 miles of John Stovall House between 1992 and 2020, burning about 434 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 24 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning185
Arson/incendiarism24
Missing data/not specified/undetermined15
Equipment and vehicle use9
Misuse of fire by a minor6
Recreation and ceremony5
Smoking5
Natural3
Other causes2

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
7 September 1999Debris and open burning1.7 acresGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
25 September 1998Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
23 September 1997Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
12 September 1999Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
10 September 2007Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
6 August 1997Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreGeorgia Forestry Commissionnot named
4 August 2016Debris and open burningunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2017-WHITE-001
4 August 2002Recreation and ceremonyunder an acreGeorgia Forestry CommissionFY2003-HABERSHAM-008

Every fire recorded in White County

Mines and quarries near this property

5 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of John Stovall House: 4 past producers, 1 prospect. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Gold. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Chatman EstateGoldPast ProducerStream Placer
Elrod, T.GoldProspectPlacer
Mcneer PlacersGoldPast Producer
Twiner/T.G. EdwardsGoldPast ProducerVein
White Co MineGoldPast Producer

Every working recorded in White County

Storms near this property

60 of 71 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Cleveland, the town this property stands in, in 71 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 31 thunderstorm wind, 26 hail, 8 flash flood, 3 tornado. The reports record 2 deaths and 75 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
March 1998Tornado (F3)Cleveland2 killed, 75 hurt, $5,000,000no account filed
November 1996Tornado (F0)Cleveland$1,000,000no account filed
June 1994Thunderstorm WindCleveland$500,000Thunderstorm winds destroyed two chicken houses and killed approximately 15,000 chickens in the Shoals Creek community near the intersection of Georgia Highways 115 and 284. One chicken house was completely flattened while the second was shifted off its foundation and partially collapsed by wind. Damage losses from the poultry house destruction was estimated at 200,000 dollars.
March 2017HailCleveland$432,000The White County Emergency Manager reported golf ball size hail in Cleveland.
October 2010HailCleveland$250,000The White County Sheriff's Office reported golf ball-sized hail on the southeast side of Cleveland near Truett McConnell College.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindCleveland$75,000The Times of Gainesville reported that several trees were down in and around the city of Cleveland. Most of the damage was concentrated in the area around Georgia 75 and Georgia 115. A couple of homes were damaged by downed trees and one tree fell on a Ford Explorer in a parking lot of a boutique shop. Power outages were widespread across the city with about 500 people in the county left without power.
July 2005Tornado (F0)Cleveland$75,000The White County Emergency Management Director reported that an F0 tornado touched down in the southwest corner of White county near the Hall county line at the Wauka Valley Farms area, then skipped along the ground on a path to the north-northwest for approximately five miles, terminating in the Town Creek Road area of western White county. The tornado path width was determined to be approximately 1/8 to 1/4 mile wide. Considerable damage was reported at the Wauka Valley Farms facility. Hundreds of trees were twisted off, blown over, or uprooted. Two barns were destroyed from downed trees and wind damage. The roof of one barn was found a considerable distance downstream. In addition, wooden two-by-fours were discovered nearly a mile away from the farm. One home sustained room damage and a number of trees and power lines were also down along Town Creek road, approximately five miles west of Cleveland at the end of the damage path area, but the majority of the damage was done in the Wauka Valley Farms area. Overall, in excess of 200 trees were down in the southwest part of the county. The tornado formed on the tail end of a feeder band associated with the remnants of Hurricane Dennis.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindCleveland$32,000Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down in the vicinity of Helen. More than 13,000 people were without electricity for several hours. Falling trees damaged more than a dozen homes county wide.
April 2011Thunderstorm WindCleveland$25,000The White County 911 Center reported that from 50 to 60 trees were down across the central and northern part of the county, especially along Georgia Highway 75 and toward the mountainous northern part of the county.
April 1998Flash FloodCleveland$25,000GEMA reported 3 to 4 inches of water in the city limits of Cleveland flooding numerous houses and businesses. Highway 129 was closed in other parts of the county.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindCleveland$15,000The public reported that several trees were blown down causing roof damage to a couple of structures and other minor property damage.
April 2017Thunderstorm WindCleveland$12,000The White County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees blown down from Charlie Thomas Road to around the intersection of Town Creek Road and Highway 115.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindCleveland$10,000Public report of numerous trees down along Hwy 115 in the area of Town Creek Rd.
August 2015Thunderstorm WindCleveland$10,000The White County Emergency Manager relayed that local law enforcement in the Cleveland area reported trees blown down at Highway 129 and Hulsey Road, on both Green Street and Town Creek Road at Highway 75 South and on Highway 115 East at Pless Road. At the Green Street location a tree fell on a house but only minor damage was reported.
March 2021Flash FloodCleveland$6,000The Emergency Manager reported a portion of the road washed out at Tenatee Gap Valley Road and Amanda Lane. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindCleveland$5,000The White County 911 Center reported that at least 10 trees were down near Cleveland. Many of the trees were large.
June 2007HailCleveland$5,000The White County Emergency Management Director reported that nickel-sized hail occurred near the intersection of U.S. Highway 129 and Georgia Highway 75A northwest of Cleveland. In addition, the combination of the hail and estimated wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph caused damage to the windshields of several vehicles in the area. A number of tree limbs were also blown down on the road in the area.
November 2004Thunderstorm WindCleveland$5,000The White County 911 Center reported that a tree fell on a house causing damage to the gutters.
May 1994Thunderstorm WindCleveland$5,000Thunderstorm winds toppled several trees and power lines.
June 1994Thunderstorm WindCleveland$5,000Two homes were damaged from fallen trees blown down by thunder- storm winds. Several homes were without power for at least six hours due to downed power lines from thunderstorm winds.
March 2021Thunderstorm WindCleveland$3,000The White County Emergency Manager reported trees blown down near the intersection of Tesnatee Gap Valley Road and Virgil Hunt Road.
May 2014Thunderstorm WindCleveland$3,000The White County 911 Center reported that trees and powerlines were blown down county wide.
May 2006Thunderstorm WindCleveland$2,500The White County 911 Center reported that 10 trees were down near Unicoi State Park and in the Cleveland area. Small hail was also reported during the thunderstorm in Cleveland.
June 2018Thunderstorm WindCleveland$2,000The White County Emergency Manager reported a tree blown down onto power lines along Daybreak Road.
August 2000Thunderstorm WindCleveland$2,000The White county 911 center reported that trees had been blown down on Webster Lake Road and Duncan Bridge Road. Pea size hail was also reported with this thunderstorm.
July 1999Thunderstorm WindCleveland$2,000White county 911 reported trees and power lines were knocked down.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000Tree down across 115 E in Cleveland GA near 255.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000A tree was downed at highway 129 and Appalachian Pkwy.
May 2011Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000The White County Emergency Management Director reported that three trees were down in the northwest part of the county, northwest of Cleveland.
February 2009Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000The White County 911 Center reported that a few trees were blown down in town.
March 2008Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000The White County 911 Center reported that a tree was down at the intersection of Georgia Highway 115 and Town Creek Road. A power line was also down in the area.
August 2005Flash FloodCleveland$1,000The White County Emergency Management Director and the public reported flash flooding in at least two different locations in the northeast part of the county. Flash flooding was observed at the intersection of Nacoochee Road and Woodman Hall Road about 1/2 mile northeast of downtown Cleveland when a small stream overflowed its banks. Flash flooding was also observed in the far northeast part of the county northeast of Sautee when Bean Creek overflowed its banks flooding Georgia Highway 255. Heavy thunderstorms had dumped from five to eight inches of rain across much of northeast White county during the afternoon. Damage was limited to minor debris cleanup.
August 2005Flash FloodCleveland$1,000The White County 911 Center reported that heavy rain, on the order of three to four inches during the morning hours, had resulted in Shoal Creek exceeding its banks and flooding Georgia Highway 115 southwest of Cleveland. The road had to be closed.
April 1998Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000A report relayed from Greenville WSO indicated trees down and 3/4 to one inch hail in White county.
June 1995Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000Thunderstorm winds knocked several trees down along U.S. Highway 75 and Tom Teague Road. A transformer was knocked out on Smallpond Road.
March 1996Thunderstorm WindCleveland$1,000no account filed
April 2015Thunderstorm WindCleveland$500The White County 911 center reported trees down in Cleveland.
July 2003Thunderstorm WindCleveland$500The White county 911 center reported that two trees were blown down.
July 2004Thunderstorm WindCleveland$250The White county 911 center reported that one tree was blown down.
June 2022HailCleveland-Estimated 1 inch hail reported around Cleveland.
March 2021Flash FloodCleveland-The Emergency Manager reported flooding at the intersection of Old Naccoochee Road and Ash Street. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 8 inches of rainfall occurred in the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
March 2021Flash FloodCleveland-The Emergency Manager reported flooding along Lackey Creek Drive due to high water from a local creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
March 2021Flash FloodCleveland-The Emergency Manager reported a road washed out near the intersection of Blue Creek Road and Clear Springs Lane. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
March 2021Flash FloodCleveland-The Emergency Manager reported Quillian Street was flooded due to high water from Cox Creek. Radar estimates indicate that 5 to 6 inches of rain occurred over the area, resulting in the flash flooding.
May 2014HailCleveland-The public reported quarter-sized hail covering the ground.
July 2013HailCleveland-Th public reported quarter sized hail in Cleveland.
April 2011HailCleveland-A trained storm spotter observed nickel-sized hail for several minutes on the northwest side of Cleveland.
June 2010HailCleveland-Fox 5 Television of Atlanta relayed a report from a viewer of quarter-sized hail near Cleveland. A separate report of penny-sized hail was received from the public in the Cleveland area as well.
April 2009HailCleveland-The public observed half-dollar-sized hail east and north of Cleveland. The White County 911 Center reported quarter-sized hail in Cleveland. The public observed quarter-sized hail southeast of Helen. Hail was earlier reported along the White/Lumpkin county line west of Cleveland. Radar data supports hail of penny or larger size likely fell from west of Cleveland along the Lumpkin county line to southeast of Helen near the Habersham county line. The public reported that hail the size of quarters fell for up to 15 minutes in the Sautee area.
June 2008HailCleveland-The public observed nickel-sized hail in far southwest White county.
May 2006HailCleveland-The White County 911 Center reported penny-sized hail in Cleveland and the south part of the county.
May 2006HailCleveland-The public reported nickel-sized hail in the extreme southwest part of the county near the Lumpkin county line near Piney Mountain and Wauka Mountain and penny-sized hail in the far south central part of the county near the Hall county line and the community of Leo.
May 2006HailCleveland-The public reported penny-sized hail.
March 2005HailCleveland-The White County 911 Center reported nickel to quarter-sized hail just west of Cleveland.
April 2005Thunderstorm WindCleveland-The public reported that numerous to widespread trees were blown down along a line from Cleveland to Helen. The doors were blown in at Universal Chevrolet in Cleveland and golf carts were moved across the lot.
April 2005HailCleveland-The public reported quarter-sized hail.
August 2005HailCleveland-Several reports of hail ranging in size from pennies to quarters were received from the public in the far southern parts of White county south and southwest of Cleveland, including along U.S. Highway 129.
February 2004Heavy RainCleveland-The public reported that locally heavy rain had contributed to localized flooding of roads and streets in the area.
June 2001Thunderstorm WindCleveland-A local Cleveland radio station reported pea size hail.
July 2001LightningCleveland-The White county 911 center reported that lightning struck a house. No other information or damages were given.

Every storm recorded in White County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

5 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Nacoochee Valley4.7 miles1980
White County Jail5.2 miles1985
Sautee Valley Historic District6.0 miles1986
Harshaw-Stovall House6.2 miles1984
Old White County Courthouse6.2 miles1970

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 91000784 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
White CountyAll 6 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.