Neal House - Huntsville - AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 34° 43.591 W 086° 34.897
16S E 538304 N 3842795
Confederate General John Hunt Morgan was born in this house.
Waymark Code: WM3ZQF
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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Built in 1823, this house was the home of the heirs of the first Sheriff of Madison County, Stephen Neal. The heirs owned the house from 1849 until 1949.

On June 1, 1825 John Hunt Morgan was born in this house. He grew to become a Confederate hero.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1823

Architectural Period/Style: Early Italianate

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Stately Home

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Listed Building Status (if applicable): Private Residence

Main Material of Construction: Brick and morter

Private/Public Access: Private

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed
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