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Oliver-Braune House at Eutaw, AL (built mid 1850s; listed on both the ARLH and NRHP)

Antebellum | Eutaw in Greene County  

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This home began as a one-room law office that was built and used by Judge William C. Oliver. On December 29, 1859, he sold his office to Gustave Braune, a jeweler. Later, Braume added rooms and the unusual octagon room on the second level. Tradition maintains that the octagon structure was inspired by buildings Braune had seen in his native Saxony. This house was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage (ARLH) on October 12, 1976 and subsequently placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of the Antebellum Homes in Eutaw Historic District on April 2, 1982.

This home is located at 242 Prairie Avenue at Eutaw, AL (GPS coordinates 32.83853,-87.887547).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

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

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

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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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