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Welcome home to one of Cobb County's Historic Landmark Properties

The McMillan Home circa 1879. A beautifully restored Folk Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Collins Avenue Historic District), State & Local Register. Home has been Meticulously Preserved & Lovingly Renovated! Foundation, Plumbing & Electrical have all been replaced. Guest & Owner's Bath renovated!

This historic beauty offers 12ft ceilings on main level & 11 ft on 2nd floor, Oak & Heart of pine flooring, original bead board paneling accented w/chair rail, original crown molding, 3 of the 9 fireplaces have been completely restored, 2 gorgeous claw ft tubs, 3 covered porches, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Owners Suite on the main level which adjoins a sitting room or study, Kitchen is open to a Keeping Room - Perfect for Entertaining!

Pergola in the spring is covered with beautiful fragrant wisteria blossoms and provides privacy for the side porch where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Home has been lovingly referred to as the Hummingbird Hideaway and is perfectly nestled away from the summer beach crowds but close enough for a quick stroll or golf cart ride to Main Streets & Parkside’s award-winning local eateries, enjoy a day of shopping, or a day on the Lake Acworth or Lake Allatoona.

Home has dual functionality, a private home and an operational Airbnb. Guests can enjoy the entire private second floor of the home that offers 4 generous bedrooms & bath, a private balcony, courtyard, parlor & private entrance.

Home is just minutes to I-75 and the express lane & just a 30-minutes’ drive to downtown Atlanta.

Surrounding Area

Known for the outstanding Quality of Life offered in this fine city! Acworth has something to offer to one and all. One of the fastest growing cities in the state of Georgia. During this growth period the citizens of Acworth are lucky to have such an active city council and government to help protect the quality of life that Acworth is known for.

The city of Acworth just recently voted by the Atlanta Regional Commission as the No. 1 place to live in Cobb County. Acworth’s incredible location with easy access to I-75 & the re-birth of Historic Downtown Main Street with all of its shops and critically-acclaimed restaurants. Meanwhile, respected hospitals and medical care are close by and, on nearby Highway 41 the home of many national retailers.

For the Acworth residents, the recreational opportunities are endless. The city has 12 parks and sits on the shores of both Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona. There are beaches for swimming as well as room to boat, ski or fish. Cobblestone Golf Course sits astride the south shore of Lake Acworth and Cauble Park on the north shore plays host to the city’s free Summer Concert series. Meanwhile, the city’s parks and recreation department promotes thriving youth baseball, basketball, football and cheerleading programs.
In 2010, the city one the prestigious title of, The All American City

Home is located in the great Cobb County School District

McCall Primary
Acworth Intermediate
Barber Middle
North Cobb High

Private Schools Nearby

North Cobb Christian
Cornerstone Prep
Brookwood Christian specializing in Dyslexia

Universities Nearby

Kennesaw State
Chattahoochee Tech

History of the Collins Avenue Historic District

History of the Collins Avenue Historic District


After the fall of Chattanooga in 1863, Sherman’s troops made their way to Atlanta. In June of 1864, Acworth’s occupation by Sherman and his troops began. Many of the Acworth’s buildings were used as hospitals. Upon their move south to Kennesaw in November of 1864, Sherman’s troops burned most of Acworth’s Buildings. The Collins House (4591 Collins Avenue) circa 1840 was originally part of a 200-300 Acre farm that was subdivided upon the incorporation of the Acworth. This home was one of the few houses in Acworth to survive Sherman’s troops.

While damaged, Acworth did experience recovery and growth after the war. By the 1880’s, cotton, fueled the local economy. This local prosperity led to the demand for and subsequent establishments of several businesses including the McMillian Brothers Store and JF Collins and Son Store. These stores and others served Acworth residents as well as those in the surrounding rural areas. Downtown Acworth experienced most of its growth from 1890 to 1920.

Present day West Lakeshore Drive used to be known as Collins Farm Road. Two of the houses that were built in the district are from the Victorian Era. The DH Collins House (4624 Collins Avenue – Circa 1892) and The McCall House (4623 Collins Avenue – Circa 1805). These homes and the 1879 The McMillan House were part of the growth of the merchant and professional class in Acworth.

In 1926, Frederick J Kienel came to Georgia to look for a site to relocate his father Jacob Kienels’s knitting and hosiery business from Philadelphia. According to the family history, Kienel wanted to relocate the Unique Knitting Company because of the Labor problems in the north. Acworth was supposedly not Kienel’s first choice for a new location. To enhance the deal, the Acworth Board of Trade purchased property north of Collins Avenue (not in the district) and in turn, sold the land to the Unique Knitting Company for “one dollar and other considerations.” The Unique Knitting Company was established in Acworth in 1927 and was a great boon to the city’s economy. The company operated from 1927 to 1982 and was one of the city’s two, main employers. Four houses in the district were built in 1928 for Frederick Kienel, the company’s secretary and general manager, and other employees of the Unique Knitting Company. The houses include the Kienel house at 4652 Collins Avenue, the Wendholtz House at 4640 Collins House (constructed for Mike Wendholtz the company’s vice president), The Louden House at 4662 Collins Avenue (constructed for George Louden the Company’s department head), and a house at 5069 North Main Street.

The Collins Avenue Historic District experienced two periods of development after it was subdivided. The first period c. 1879 to 1906, is represented by popular suburban architectural types including the New South House, New South Cottage and the Folk Victorian cottage. All but one of the residences built during this period are located towards the southern end of Collins Avenue. . The McMillian House, built in 1879, is located towards the Northern end of Collins Avenue and was moved to that location in the early 1980’s. The second period, during 1928, is primarily represented by the bungalow architectural type of Craftsman–style features. The residences built during this period are located toward the middle and northern end of Collins Avenue.

House History

James McMillian purchased this home which originally was a 2-room antebellum which included 5 acres. Before James’s marriage in 1879 to Emma Alice Lemon, daughter of Captain James Lile Lemon spent $1,500 enlarging the home and an additional $1,500 building the porch and decorative ginger bread.

On June 6th 1864 the Union Army commanded by General William T Sherman marched into Acworth to await the repair of the Etowah River Bridge which would reestablish the supply trains from Chattanooga. General Sherman and his officers occupied the home of Captain James Lile Lemon as staff Headquarters. Captain James Lile Lemon’s wife Eliza Lemon seven months pregnant and their daughter Emma Alice Lemon age 3 stayed in their home during Shermans occupation of their home. Eliza was ordered to sleep in the kitchen and cook for Sherman and his staff.


1971 the home was sold to the Acworth First Baptist Church

1980 home was moved to it's current location