Kennedy House - Abbeville, AL
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
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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