Murphy-Dunlap House at Eutaw, AL (built 1847)

Antebellum | Eutaw in Greene County

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The Murphy-Dunlap house is just one of many historic antebellum homes in Eutaw, AL. This frame-story-over-high-brick-foundation style house was built in 1847 by Daniel R. Wright. It has an unusual “winter kitchen” in the basement complete with an interior stairway. This home is included in the Antebellum Homes in Eutaw multiple property submission listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.

This house is located in Eutaw on the northwest corner of the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Pickens Street (GPS coordinates N32.843521,W87.888050).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Source: Walking and Driving Guide to Historic Eutaw, Alabama, prepared by the Greene County Historical Society

8/22/11

Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, cottage, eutaw, greene county, house

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