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Twin Magnolias at Marion, AL (built ca. 1845, listed on NRHP)

Antebellum, Historic Home | Marion in Perry County  

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“Twin Magnolias”, also referred to as the Myatt-Hancock house, is thought to have been built around 1845. It originally had a Greek Revival style construction. Victorian features were added ca. 1890. The house is a two-story frame dwelling with a five bay façade. It gets its name from two large magnolias located in the front yard. This house is a contributing property to the Green Street Historic District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1979. It is located at 304 W Green Street near downtown Marion (GPS coordinates 32.633597,-87.322184).

This is a private residence – drive by only.

Source: NRHP Form for the Green Street Historic District

8/30/13

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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