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Gaineswood
A history museum on S Cedar Ave, with 26 places within a five-minute walk. One of 14 history & landmarks in Demopolis.
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On the National Register since 1972
Gaineswood
Gaineswood was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 5, 1972, and named a National Historic Landmark on Mar 3, 1974. It is significant for its architecture at the national level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival and Italianate.
Gaineswood is a grand plantation house in Demopolis, Alabama, and a significant remaining example of Greek Revival architecture in Alabama. The house was built with the profits of forced labor, and much of the actual construction was performed by enslaved people. It was completed on the eve of the American Civil War after a construction period of almost 20 years. The house and grounds are currently operated by the…
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Directions →805 S Cedar Ave
The nearest neighbor is Gaineswood Manor, 1 min walk away.
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Address
805 S Cedar Ave
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Phone
(334) 289-4846
Website
https://gaineswoodmuseum.com/
Status
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.