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Lockhart-Ham House at Marion, AL (c. 1854)

Antebellum, Historic Home | Marion in Perry County  

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This Greek Revival style house was built in 1854 by E. H. Bernhard and his wife, the former Eugenia Howard Lockhart. It has a central portico balcony, and four octagonal columns. This L-shaped house has a central staircase and a servant’s staircase that connects the rear upstairs and downstairs bedrooms. There are sliding double doors between the parlor and the formal dining room. This home is a contributing property to the West Marion Historic District that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

This home is located on the north side of DeKalb Street approximately 0.2 mile west of the intersection of DeKalb Street and Washington Street near downtown Marion (Google Maps).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Sources: 1) Perry County Heritage, Vol. II; 2) NRHP “West Marion Historic District” Registration Form.

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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