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Gibbs-Powell House

Huntsville, Walker County

Marker Text

Built in 1862, this Greek revival house was originally the home of the Thomas Gibbs Family. Used briefly as a rent house and for student housing in the 1880s and 1890s, it was purchased by Judge Ben Powell, II, in 1897. Although altered over the years, the house retains its original character and exhibits stylistic features such as square porch columns and a central entry with transom and sidelights. It became a local history museum in 1984.

Marker Details

Address 1228 11th Street
Location Description 1228 11th Street; Huntsville.
Marker # 8454
Dedicated 1989
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; judges; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 31.135511, -92.754644

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