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John Dorsett House
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John Dorsett House (also known as Tiny House) is a historic building in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located at 536 East State Street, in the northeastern tything of Greene Square, and was built in 1845 for New York City-born[3] shipbuilder John W. Dorsett by Dix Fletcher.[4][5] The city's smallest free-standing house, it was moved from 422 Hull Street, in Savannah's Crawford Ward, in the mid-20th century.[4][6][5] The structure is part of Savannah's Historic District.[7]
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Tiny House | |
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General information | |
Location | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Address | 536 East State Street |
Coordinates | 32.07667°N 81.08570°W / 32.07667; -81.08570 |
Completed | 1845 (179 years ago) (1845) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 1 |
Design and construction | |
Main contractor | Dix Fletcher |
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John Dorsett House | |
Part of | Savannah Historic District (ID66000277) |
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Designated NHL | November 13, 1966[1] |
Designated CP | November 13, 1966[2] |
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Dorsett was the father of Charles H. Dorsett, president of Savannah's Peoples Savings and Loan Company. He was married, from 1838 to his death (around 1845),[8] to Sarah R. (Fletcher). John died when his son was eleven months old.[3]