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 Larimore House - Florence, AL Posted by:  Lat34North
N 34° 50.821 W 087° 39.617
16S E 439635 N 3856276
Quick Description: The Larimore House was the home of Theophilus Brown Larimore and his wife, Esther Gresham Larimore and is built in the Gothic style. The home is located at 698 Mars Hill Rd, Florence, AL.
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 7/9/2013 5:21:50 PM
Waymark Code: WMHGT2
Views: 2
Long Description:
From the historic marker located in front of the house:
Larimore Home
1870
Built by Theophilus Brown Larimore and his wife, Esther Gresham Larimore, as a home and educational center. Near site of foundry and arsenal of War Between The States, it served as a school, 1871-1887, to train ministers and Christian workers of the Church of Christ.
Used, 1947-1968, for classes by Mars Hill Bible School. Restored in 1971 by Associated Women's Organization. Listed in National Register of Historic Places, 1974.
Erected 1978 by Florence Historical Board Florence, Alabama.
More information:
Biographical Sketch Of The Life Of: Biographical Sketch of the Life of T.B. Larimore
Wikipedia: Mars Hill Bible School
Street address:
698 Mars Hill Rd
Florence, AL USA
35630
County / Borough / Parish: Lauradale
Year listed: 1974
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic, Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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