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Brownstone Manor at Selma, AL (c. 1898)

| Selma in Dallas County  

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This neo-classic mansion was built in 1898.  This home was visited frequently by F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald authored “The Great Gatsby” among other American classics). In 1983, the third floor burned while being restored. Since then, it has been restored to its original beauty.

This home is a contributing property to Selma’s Old Town Historic District that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is located at  330 Lapsley Street in Selma (32°24’29.3″N 87°01’42.6″W – Google Maps).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Source:  1) Selma’s Architecture History Tour (A Self-Guided Driving Tour); NRHP “Old Town Historic District” Registration Form.

This house is included on the Alabama’s Ghost Trail video series. Shared below is the video that provided details about the spirit that resides in Brownstone Manor.

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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