RuralSWAlabama
Rural Southwest Alabama: Attractions
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This two-story home was built circa 1851 by Dr. John T. Foster. At the time of its construction, Dr. Foster was a practicing physician in the nearby community of Mt. Sterling. It is located in Butler on Young Street approximately 150 yards south of the intersection of Young Street and Riderwood Drive (Google Maps).
Source: Historic Choctaw Tour, by Ann H. Gay.
Photograph taken July 1, 2009.
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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