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Johnston-Price House at Marion, AL (built ca 1825, listed on the NRHP)

Antebellum, Historic Home | Marion in Perry County  

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In 1821, just two years after Alabama became a state, John Johnston purchased land from the Federal Government for a home. Shortly afterward, this framed cottage type house was built of long leaf yellow pine which was growing in the vicinity. The lumber was hand hewn and hand sawn to build a story and a half frame cottage. There were four rooms downstairs, two rooms upstairs and a half basement. The basement was dug out of red clay and the clay used for brick to build the foundation and chimneys. Some years later the kitchen which was in the yard was added to the house with a small room between.

This house is a contributing property to the “West Marion Historic District” that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is located at 505 West Clay in Marion (GPS coordinates 32.627524, -87.327364).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Sources: 1) NRHP “West Marion Historic Street” Registration Form; 2) Perry County Heritage, Volume II, prepared by The Book Committee and Friends of the Perry County Historical and Preservation Society.

Photographs courtesy of RuralSWAlabama.

Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, house, marion, perry county

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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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