Historic Perry house damaged by fallen tree

The home sustained significant damage during Sunday’s storm when a fallen tree struck the roof and front porch of the 19th-century mansion.

By Brieanna Smith/Managing Editor

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May 19, 2025

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The former Powers-Beckett Home sustains damage to its front facade after a storm swept through Houston County over the weekend. (Courtesy: Dan Arledge)

PERRY — A landmark of significant historical value in Perry sustained damage during a storm that swept through the area on Sunday. The former Powers-Beckett Home, an iconic mansion at 1102 Beckham Circle, suffered considerable damage to both its roof and front porch due to a fallen tree.

Originally constructed in the 1850s, the historic house was first located at the intersection of Main and Evergreen Street. In 1919, the mansion’s upper floor was repurposed as classroom space for the Board of Education. In 1925, the structure was moved to its current location at Beckham Circle, where it has remained ever since, according to Visit Perry’s website.

In recognition of its historical importance, the city designated the property as part of the Washington-Evergreen Historic District in 2023.

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Brieanna Smith/Managing Editor

Brieanna Smith is the Managing Editor of The Houston Home Journal. Born in Denver, she spent most of her childhood in Grand Junction, Colorado. She graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a minor in Graphic Design. She worked as a technical director and associate producer for KREX 5 News in Grand Junction, Colorado, before moving to Georgia and starting her tenure at the Journal in 2022. She and her husband, Devon, currently reside in Warner Robins. When she is not working, Brie finds joy in painting, playing her ukulele, playing cozy video games and exploring new music.