Florence in Lauderdale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Colonel Pickett Place
1833
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 25, 2009
1. Colonel Pickett Place Marker
Inscription.
Colonel Pickett Place. This "double- pile cottage" is a rare Alabama example of Tidewater architecture that originated along the Southern seaboard during the colonial period. This house was built in 1833 by Thomas J. Crowe, proprietor of the early National Hotel in Florence, as a wedding gift for his bride, Elizabeth Hooks of Tennessee. It later became the home of Richard Oric Pickett, who arrived in 1843 to become one of the town's leading attorneys. Pickett was Colonel of the 10th Alabama Infantry under General Philip Roddey, called "Defender of North Alabama" during the Civil War.
This "double- pile cottage" is a rare Alabama example of Tidewater architecture that originated along the Southern seaboard during the colonial period. This house was built in 1833 by Thomas J. Crowe, proprietor of the early National Hotel in Florence, as a wedding gift for his bride, Elizabeth Hooks of Tennessee. It later became the home of Richard Oric Pickett, who arrived in 1843 to become one of the town's leading attorneys. Pickett was Colonel of the 10th Alabama Infantry under General Philip Roddey, called "Defender of North Alabama" during the Civil War.
Erected by Florence Historic Board Florence Alabama.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 34° 48.205′ N, 87° 40.661′ W. Marker is in Florence, Alabama, in Lauderdale County. Marker is at the intersection of Hermitage Drive and North Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Hermitage Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence AL 35630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 1,979 times since then and 73 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
