Historical Markers in Tanner, Alabama

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Historical Markers in Tanner, Alabama

1 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Cotton Hill — circa 1824 —

A grand two story brick house built in the Federal style with a double tier pedimented Palladian portico. The house displays architectural features brought to Limestone County by early settlers from Southside Virginia, and adjacent North . . . — — Map (db m90915) HM

2 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Gamble House —

One of the oldest brick houses in the country. It was built, circa 1822-28, by Wm. Parham for Joseph Johnston, the original landowner. It displays both Georgian and Federal influences in its style and details. A molded brick water table and . . . — — Map (db m117805) HM

3 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Gen. N.B. Forrest, C.S.A. — North Alabama Raid — September 23-30, 1864 —

Hemmed in by superior forces Forrest's fast~moving cavalry raided and destroyed Union supply lines and strong points, captured 2,360 men, valuable stores. By swift action, surprise and bluff Forrest disrupted Union military plans from Decatur to . . . — — Map (db m29104) HM

4 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Harris-Pryor House — (Flower Hill Farm) —

Side A Build abt. 1858 by Schuyler Harris on land once owned by Henry Augustine Washington, a distant relative of the first president. Through purchases, marriages, and inheritance between the Washington, Harris and Pryor families, all . . . — — Map (db m85458) HM

5 ► Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Oakland United Methodist Church —

Generations of African~American families have worshiped here, beginning with services held under a brush arbor prior to the Civil War. In August of 1879, the land for the Oakland Methodist church was deeded to parishioners. In a wooden one-room . . . — — Map (db m29094) HM

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