Kennedy House - Abbeville, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hummerstation
N 31° 34.032 W 085° 15.034
16R E 666026 N 3493791
The Bethune-Kennedy House is the oldest structure in Abbeville.
Waymark Code: WMFV2F
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
Views: 3

From the Historical Chattahoochee Commission marker:
This rare, dual front door, double pen Creole cottage was constructed circa 1840 on the military three-notch road, now Kirkland Street. It is the oldest remaining structure in Abbeville. Earliest known owner was Confederate Colonel William Calvin Bethune, M. D. Last owner-dweller was Mollie Kennedy. To avoid immediate demolition, it was purchased in 1976, placed on the National Register in 1978 and initially restored by the Henry County Historical Society. It is presently owned by the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce.
Street address:
300 Kirkland Street
Abbeville, AL USA
36310


County / Borough / Parish: Henry County

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Unknown

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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