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William S. Irby, Sr. House at Lower Peach Tree, AL (ca.1900)

Historic Home | Lower Peach Tree in Wilcox County  

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This Victorian-style home is located in the Lower Peach Tree community in southwest Wilcox County. It was built in 1900 using timber from the property and cut at the family-owned sawmill. The front of the house has a two-story pedimented front porch with double doors on both levels and a turret on the left that’s topped with a conical roof. During 1989-1991, the house was restored and every effort was taken to maintain its original structure. The home was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage (ARLH)) on December 4, 1992. It is located in Lower Peach Tree on CR 35 approximately 0.5 mile east of the intersection of CR 35 and CR 1 (31°50’36.1″N 87°32’19.0″W – Google Maps).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Source: ARLH “William S. Irby, Sr. House” Nomination Form.

Tags: alabama, black belt, house, lower peach tree, wilcox 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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