The large brick residence built in 1857 by Samuel House (1798-1873) was a prominent landmark during military operations by Federal forces on the Atlanta front in July, 1864. Cox’s division of Schofield's 23rd A.C. reached this vicinity July 18; Schofield, in person, with the division was here joined by Sherman who established headquarters at the house. Cox’s division camped on the plantation; Hascall’s division, having traversed Cox’s line of march via Old Cross Keys, turned southwest on Peachtree Road to Goodwin’s, then southeast to Johnston’s Mill on North Fork Peachtree Creek where it camped.