Thornhill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Thornhill
Thornhill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1984. The Register lists it for its politics, architecture and agriculture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The listing covers 219.5 acres.
What it isHistoric plantation near Forkland, Alabama. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Thornhill
Near Forkland, AL (4.7 mi from the town center)
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Thornhill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Thornhill
Is Thornhill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 10, 1984 (Register number 84000618).
Is Thornhill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gaineswood, 13.8 miles away.
Can you visit Thornhill?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Thornhill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77836170 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.