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Hardman Farm full of history

Sautee Nacoochee site preserves piece of 19th century lifestyle

The Hardman Farm main house is an example of Italianate architecture, a style popular in the United States from the 1840s to the early 1870s. It was built in 1870 by Capt. James Nichols.

1004hardman13 — The Hardman Farm main house is an example of Italianate architecture, a style popular in the United States from the 1840s to the early 1870s. It was built in 1870 by Capt. James Nichols.

Cindy Randolph leaned forward conspiratorially from her chair on her back porch with a twinkle in her eye and a quick smile. “Have you ever heard of a snipe hunt?” she asked in a low voice. After seeing a confused look and hearing “no,” the 70-year-old woman explained.