Abbeville in Henry County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Bethune-Kennedy House

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 14, 2012

1. The Bethune-Kennedy House Marker

Inscription. This rare, dual front door, double pen Creole cottage was constructed circa 1840 on the military three-notch road, now Kirkland Street. It is the oldest remaining structure in Abbeville. Earliest known owner was Confederate Colonel William Calvin Bethune, M. D. Last owner-dweller was Mollie Kennedy. To avoid immediate demolition, it was purchased in 1976, placed on the National Register in 1978 and initially restored by the Henry County Historical Society. It is presently owned by the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce.

Erected 1986 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Abbeville Chamber of Commerce.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 31° 34.032′ N, 85° 15.034′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Alabama, in Henry County. It is on Kirkland Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in front of the house on Kirkland Street (AL Hwy 27). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbeville AL 36310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

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 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 walking distance of this marker: The First Baptist Church of Abbeville / Abbeville Pioneer Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Southeast Alabama Agricultural School / First Free Secondary School in Alabama (about

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400 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church, South (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nordan's (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Bank of Henry (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry, The Mother County (approx. ¼ mile away); Archie Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); A County Older Than the State (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbeville.

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 14, 2012

2. The Bethune-Kennedy House Marker

The Bethune-Kennedy House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 14, 2012

3. The Bethune-Kennedy House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,808 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.