Henry, Albert G., Jr., House - Guntersville, AL
N 34° 21.642 W 086° 17.487
16S E 565155 N 3802378
The Henry, Albert G., Jr., House is a two-story, Queen Anne-style mansion built in 1895.
Waymark Code: WMX75E
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/06/2017
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The Albert G. Henry Jr. House is a historic residence in Guntersville, Alabama. It was built in 1895 by Albert G. Henry Jr., a prominent merchant in the town. Henry's grandfather came to Marshall County in 1828, establishing a mercantile business along the Tennessee River. His son, Albert Sr., continued the business, becoming the dominant store in Guntersville by the beginning of the Civil War. After the war, he extended credit to his patrons to help rebuild the area. Albert Jr. followed his father into business, becoming the only millionaire in Alabama in 1880. He built the two-story, Queen Anne-style mansion in 1895, which features a tower, large wraparound front porch, and extensively detailed woodwork. It sits across from the Greek Revival Henry-Jordan House, built by Albert's brother, Pat, in 1877.
Info from Wikipedia.
Street address: 308 Blount Ave Guntersville, AL USA 35976
County / Borough / Parish: Marshall County
Year listed: 1989
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Vacant/Not In Use
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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