Cedar Bluff in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Long Shadows House

Photographed by Angela Nichols, August 13, 2019

1. Long Shadows House Marker

Inscription. Constructed around 1875 by John Seaborn Watt for his bride, Emma Chastillette Williamson, this fine example of Victorian architecture was originally located near Yancey's Bend prior to the construction of Weiss Lake. The site was going to be surrounded by water and Alabama Power had purchased the land and house. Robert and Louise Nelson purchased the house from Alabama Power for $412 and saved it from destruction. Then, the Nelsons had to pay $6000 to move the house several miles to its current location where it was beautifully restored.

Erected by Cherokee County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 34° 14.033′ N, 85° 33.817′ W. Marker is in Cedar Bluff, Alabama, in Cherokee County. It is on County Road 92 0.3 miles east of County Road 585 when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cedar Bluff AL 35959, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama and specifically in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gen. N.B. Forrest Captured Col. A.D. Streight (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cherokee County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cornwall Furnace Memorial Park (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cornwall Furnace

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Cornwall Furnace (approx. 1.7 miles away); Chattooga River (approx. 2.1 miles away); Gaylesville (approx. 2.1 miles away); Occupation of Gaylesville (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Bluff.

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Photographed by Angela Nichols, August 13, 2019

2. Long Shadows House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2019, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,282 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2019, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.