The Montgomery-Spicer-Panetta House, c. 1876

362 Cherokee Street

 

This was the home of William R. Montgomery, a Confederate veteran who built the house in 1876. As the area recovered from the Civil War and Reconstruction, the family began making additions to the home. His son, George, enlarged the home to its present size by adding a second story in 1921. At that time, the house was changed from Shingle-style to Colonial Revival, which is reflected in the large rectangular rooms and the trim that he replaced throughout the home. George Montgomery worked at the McNeel Marble Company and provided all the marble that surrounds the veranda and front steps. The home remained in the Montgomery family until the 1950’s, when it was sold to Kathleen Spicer, who was the first female attorney in Marietta. Michael and Pamela Fuller purchased the home in 1989. The current owner is Larry Panetta.

The original homestead had a water tower to provide water and a detached kitchen in the back, which appeared to be connected by a covered open porch. Interesting architectural features include the wide veranda on three sides of the home and the attractive ornamentation above the French doors and the front door.