Lowther House Complex
Also known as DesPortes House Complex
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Lowther House Complex, at Lee Co. Rd. 318, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 16, 1993. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 225 other Alabama listings. The district takes in 8 historic buildings. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Smiths Station, Alabama, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 41 MB · National Archives↗Finding Lowther House Complex
Lee Co. Rd. 318, Smiths Station
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 Lowther House Complex
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Lowther House Complex
Is Lowther House Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 16, 1993 (Register number 93000986).
Is Lowther House Complex a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Columbus Historic Riverfront Industrial District, 4.8 miles away.
Can you visit Lowther House Complex?
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 Lowther House Complex?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 41 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 77836618 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.