Albert G. Henry, Jr., House

Albert G. Henry Jr. House
Location 308 Blount Ave., Guntersville, Alabama
Coordinates 34°21′38″N 86°17′31″W / 34.36056°N 86.29194°WCoordinates: 34°21′38″N 86°17′31″W / 34.36056°N 86.29194°W
Area 0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built 1895
Architectural style Queen Anne
Governing body Private
NRHP Reference # 89000291[1]
Added to NRHP April 13, 1989

The Albert G. Henry Jr. House is a historic residence in Guntersville, Alabama. It was built in 1895 by Albert G. Henry, Jr., a prominent merchant in the town. Henry's grandfather came to Marshall County in 1828, establishing a mercantile business along the Tennessee River. His son, Albert Sr., continued the business, becoming the dominant store in Guntersville by the beginning of the Civil War. After the war, he extended credit to his patrons to help rebuild the area. Albert Jr. followed his father into business, becoming the only millionaire in Alabama in 1880. He built the two-story, Queen Anne-style mansion in 1895, which features a tower, large wraparound front porch, and extensively detailed woodwork. It sits across from the Greek Revival Henry-Jordan House, built by Albert's brother, Pat, in 1877.[2] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  2. ↑ Shell, Mary Mason (January 1989). "Albert G. Henry, Jr., House". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on August 9, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.