It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 1971, under Criteria A and C. At that time, the house was still owned by descendants of the Governor.

[3] The house design was a gingerbread style, commonly used in Victorian architecture during the late 19th century.

The two ornate fireplaces inside the house had mantles and facings made of cherry mahogany, which were brought from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Around 1903 or 1904, the breezeway was removed and replaced with a stairway that led to the attic area, where a bedroom and bathroom had been added.

Indoor bathrooms were added later, and lighting changed from the original coal-oil lamps (both hanging and standing).