Bedingfield Inn Museum {REL[9025][listing_city]XDFbyZmOREL}
Built by Dr. Bryan Bedingfield, the Greek Revival house served as a family residence as well as a stopping place for stagecoaches and other travelers. In that period Lumpkin was a busy bustling frontier town and the Inn provided a center for commercial and community activity.
The building has been restored to its original look as nearly as possible. The color on the outside matches what was found in spots where the rains had not been able to wash it off. Old “bubbly” glass was found for every window and old brick was used for chimney and foundation repair. The museum has period furnishings as well as an 1845 dogtrot house.
One of the clues that this elegant building was a stagecoach stop is the two front doors. The right door lead to the public room or tavern where the men could register and enjoy a drink. The left door led to a parlor where ladies could sit and chat in a “proper” environment for ladies.
