Moulton in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Leetch–Peters–Hodges–McDaniel–Shelton House
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022
1. Leetch–Peters–Hodges–McDaniel–Shelton House Marker
Built between 1818 and 1820 with slave labor by William Leetch,
the house was constructed of hand-hewed logs and covered with
wood siding soon after. William's wife, Naomi Knox Leetch, was
visited here by her nephew, future President James Knox Polk, in
1827. Thomas M. Peters married William and Naomi K. Leetch's
daughter, Naomi Sophia, in 1837 and lived here for many years.
Daniel M. Hodges purchased the house January 1, 1861. During
the War Between the States at least one skirmish took place near
this home. The house at that time was being used as a hospital.
A cannon ball was shot through the wall of the house striking
the post of a bed upstairs where a wounded soldier lay. A hidden
room in the middle of the 2nd floor is believed to have been
used for purposes of refuge. Jeff McDaniel married Daniel M.
Hodges's daughter, Callie, and was deeded the house in January
1878. Willie Shelton purchased the house November 10, 1907. The
house remains in the Shelton Family today.Erected 2010 by Lawrence County Historical Commission.
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Location. 34° 28.433′ N, 87° 14.937′ W. Marker is in Moulton, Alabama, in Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of Morgan Street (County Road 87) and County Road 213, on the left when traveling west on Morgan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2020 Morgan St, Moulton AL 35650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peerson/McKelvey Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Moulton Negro High School (approx. 1.8 miles away); Freeman Tabernacle Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Smith Chapel C.M.E. Church (approx. 2 miles away); The Hot Spot (approx. 2 miles away); Gallagher Hill/Science Hill (approx. 2.2 miles away); Moulton Church of Christ (approx. 2.4 miles away); General Leroy Pope Walker (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moulton.
Also see . . .
1. History festival takes center stage at Shelton House. This 2009 news article includes more details about the house, known locally as the Shelton House, including that it may possibly be haunted. (Ginger Grantham, The Moulton Advertiser, posted Oct. 7, 2009) (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022
2. Leetch–Peters–Hodges–McDaniel–Shelton House Marker
2. Leetch Home (PDF). This Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage nomination includes a detailed history of the house, which was listed in 1992. (Alabama Historical Commission) (Submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022
3. Leetch–Peters–Hodges–McDaniel–Shelton House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
