C. A. Hentz House

The C.A. Hentz House carries an architectural legacy of unusual reach — it was the childhood home of Hal Hentz, who grew up to become one of Atlanta’s most prominent architects and the designer of both the Gadsden County Courthouse and Centenary United Methodist Church, two of Quincy’s most celebrated historic buildings. Originally built by Dr. Charles A. Hentz, the house was radically remodeled and enlarged in 1910 by Albert Munroe following a fire.

The C.A. Hentz House occupies a unique place in Gadsden County’s architectural genealogy — the home that shaped the man who shaped the county’s most significant public buildings. In this sense, the modest residential structure at this Quincy address is directly connected to the grand courthouse on the square and the soaring stained glass of Centenary’s sanctuary.

For visitors who appreciate the biographical connections that enrich the experience of historic districts, the C.A. Hentz House offers a particularly rewarding glimpse into the web of lives, families, and careers that built Quincy into the historically rich community it remains today.