Rhea-McEntire House

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Rhea-McEntire House, Decatur, Alabama.
Rhea-McEntire House, Decatur, Alabama.

The Rhea-McEntire House is a historic antebellum Southern mansion located along the shoreline of the Tennessee River's Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama.

The McEntire House was constructed prior to 1836, and was used as headquarters by both Union and Confederate forces, alternately, during the Civil War.

In 1862, before being occupied by Federal forces, the plans for the Battle of Shiloh were laid out within this building.[1] Because of this, the house was spared when the city was burned, leaving only 2 other buildings standing in the city.

[edit] Historic American Buildings Survey

There are additional pictures and information available from the Historic American Building Survey at the Library of Congress.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Painted Ladies: Decatur’s Historic District. Decatur Convention and Visitors Bureau (2006).
  2. ^ Prints and Photographs Online Catalog - Search for "Rhea-Burleson-McEntire House"

[edit] See also

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North Alabama, United States Landmarks
Huntsville Area
Decatur Area
Florence Area
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