John Morgan House

John Morgan House
The John Morgan House in January 2012
Location 321 Ross Street, Heflin, Alabama
Coordinates 33°38′49.6″N 85°35′11″W / 33.647111°N 85.58639°W / 33.647111; -85.58639Coordinates: 33°38′49.6″N 85°35′11″W / 33.647111°N 85.58639°W / 33.647111; -85.58639
Area less than one acre
Built 1880 (1880)
Architectural style Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
NRHP Reference # 93000762[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP August 5, 1993
Designated ARLH December 19, 1991

The John Morgan House (also known as The Colonial Cottage) is a historic house in Heflin, Alabama. The house was built circa 1880 by John Francis and Louise Perryman Morgan, on land given to John for his service in the Mexican–American War. After Heflin was incorporated in 1892, Morgan was elected its first mayor.

The house originally featured two rooms and a central hall. It was expanded around 1900, adding 13 rooms, a second floor, and a wraparound porch. The upper floor features twin gable-fronted dormers and gives the house its Victorian Cottage appearance. The sides of the porch were removed and a 16th room was added on the second story in 1933.[2]

It was listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1991 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Betz, Melanie; Pamela Payne (May 14, 1993). "Morgan, John, House" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved April 16, 2013. See also: "Accompanying photos" (PDF). Archived from the original on April 16, 2013.


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