Georgia’s Most Endangered Historic Places
Saving Historic Sites
The Georgia Trust’s Places in Peril program seeks to identify and preserve historic sites threatened by demolition, neglect, lack of maintenance, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy.
The list raises awareness about Georgia’s significant historic, archaeological and cultural resources, including buildings, structures, districts, archaeological sites and cultural landscapes.
Exciting News! Our Places in Peril program is evolving. See below to learn more about changes to the program for our 2025 list and to make a nomination.
Our Places in Peril Program is Evolving!
After 20 remarkable years of Places in Peril, we at the Georgia Trust are thrilled to announce exciting changes to one of our signature programs. As advocates for Georgia’s rich built and cultural heritage, we’re constantly evolving to better serve our communities. These changes reflect our commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and adaptability as we continue our mission to preserve and protect Georgia’s diverse historic resources.
New Timeline: Mark your calendars! Instead of our traditional November announcements, we’re moving to a fresh start in the new year. Get ready for the big reveal of our 2025 Places in Peril list in February, kicking off the year with renewed focus and energy.
Simplified Nomination Process: We’re making it easier than ever to nominate a Place in Peril. Now, anyone can easily nominate a site that holds significance to them and their community through a simple online nomination form.
Rolling Nominations: Goodbye deadlines, hello flexibility! We’re thrilled to introduce rolling nominations, allowing submissions throughout the year. Have a site in mind? You can now nominate it at any time! Just remember, for consideration in next year’s list, nominations must be made by September 1st.
Historic properties are selected for listing based on several criteria:
- Sites must be listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or the Georgia Register of Historic Places.
- Sites must be subject to a serious threat to their existence or historical, architectural and/or archeological integrity.
- There must be a demonstrable level of community commitment and support for the preservation of listed sites.
The Places in Peril list is announced annually in the first part of the year. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year however for consideration in next year’s list, nominations must be made by September 1st.
How You Can Help
Here are some things you can do to support our Places in Peril sites
- Attend fundraisers, workdays and events at Places in Peril sites
- Make a donation
- Sponsor a site
- Write letters of support
Contact preservation@georgiatrust.org for more information.
2024 Places in Peril
Here is an overview of the sites selected for the Georgia Trust’s 2024 Places in Peril list.
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Please complete the Google form below to submit a nomination electronically. You do not need to have a Google account to complete this form. Please note that we may contact you at the email address provided for additional information.
After completing the form, please email photos of the nominated site to preservation@georgiatrust.org.
Working to Preserve
We work to preserve these special places so that they can be enjoyed for generations to come. Our goal is to transform these sites from “endangered” to “saved.” With your help, we can do it!