Wilson-Finlay House - Gainestown, Alabama
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 31° 27.182 W 087° 41.537
16R E 434224 N 3480018
Historic house in the small community of Gainestown, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM7KEH
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 8

The Wilson-Finlay House was built between 1846 and 1851. The house was built for Dr. Joshua Sanford Wilson who was a planter, physician and politician. The house was built by Isaac Fuller from Main and stonemasons were brought from England to build the foundations and limestone columns. The house is well maintain and continues to serve as a single family home.
Street address:
N of Gainestown on Suggsville Rd.
Gainestown, Alabama


County / Borough / Parish: Clarke

Year listed: 1978

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1825 - 1849

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

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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