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Governor George Smith Houston House

Historic residence · Alabama, United States

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Governor George Smith Houston House
Photo: W.N. Manning, Photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

History

The Houston Memorial Library, previously the Governor George Smith Houston House, is a historic residence in Athens, Alabama. It was built in Federal style in 1835. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Text from the Wikipedia article “Houston Memorial Library”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About George S. Houston

George Smith Houston was an American Democratic politician who was the 24th governor of Alabama from 1874 to 1878. He was also a representative and senator for Alabama.

From the Wikipedia article “George S. Houston”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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