Naylor Hall

My travels and explorations take me to some really cool places where I make some great discoveries. Naylor Hall is one of those.

This 1840s antebellum home has ties to the founding of Roswell, Georgia. While Roswell has some wonderful tourist attractions, Naylor Hall isn't open to the public for tours, but feel welcome to view it from the street...it's quite a beautiful historic home, even from there.

Naylor Hall in Roswell, Georgia

Barrington King, son of Roswell King, one of the founders of Roswell, Georgia, built the original home for H. W. Proudfoot, who became the bookkeeper of King's mill.

Roswell Mills later became famous for its production of "Roswell Gray," fabric used in making uniforms for Confederate soldiers.

Naylor Hall in Roswell, Georgia

As the story goes, aware that Sherman was on the way to Atlanta, Confederate uniforms were taken from the Mill and secretly stored at Naylor Hall. In 1864, the home was heavily damaged by Federal troops. Later, Proudfoot rebuilt and stayed in the home until he passed away in June 1871. His family was there until the turn of the century.

Naylor Hall in Roswell, Georgia

In the late 1920s, Col. Harrison Broadwell bought the property and added the Greek columns in the front, the "handmade crafted interiors" and the portico encompassing the original structure. He also renamed the house Naylor Hall for his mother's family name.

Naylor Hall in Roswell, Georgia

A ballroom was added in the 1980s and today is owned by Sunny Bailey who runs it as a special events facility—and a stunning one at that! Sunny has been at Naylor Hall for more than 20 years and has done it all, from catering to bar tending, from setting up the ballroom to decorating...she's a very hands-on wedding planner/facility director.

So, all you history buffs, if you're of the engaged or party planning sort, check out what a gorgeous venue Naylor Hall is, and if you're the sightseeing sort, stop by and admire it from the street, or Facebook even!