The Piedmont Hotel

In its heyday, the Piedmont Hotel was an imposing three-story building with 36 rooms in two wings joined by a connecting structure, which contained the stairwells and, on the first floor, the lobby/ballroom. General James Longstreet, commander of the famous old Confederate First Corps and Robert E. Lee's second in command, owned and operated the hotel.

Learn about the history of the hotel, including visits by a past president and the ghost that inhabits the remaining structure. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment at other times by request, call Joe Whitaker at 770-536-1820.  Check www.LongstreetSociety.org for information on special events.

Group tours are provided of sites in Gainesville that are associated with General Longstreet. Call Joe Whitaker in advance at 770-536-1820 to schedule a tour. There is no price for the tours, but donations are encouraged to The Longstreet Society.  Each tour can accommodate up to 60 people.