Driskell–Martin House

The Driskell–Martin House is a historic house in Plantersville, Dallas County, Alabama. It is the oldest surviving high style residence in the community. The two-story wood-frame house was built for Thomas Sanford Driskell, a planter and a merchant from Virginia, in 1850. The builders were Nelson Mitchell and Massena Godwin. The house was used as a Union headquarters during the American Civil War. Their forces occupied it during Wilson's Raid through Alabama in April 1865. The house remained in the Driskell family until purchased by Dr. Thomas Munroe Martin in 1915.[2]

Driskell–Martin House
Driskell–Martin House is located in Alabama
Driskell–Martin House
Driskell–Martin House is located in the United States
Driskell–Martin House
LocationNW jct. of Cherry St. and First Ave., Plantersville, Alabama
Coordinates32°39′36″N 86°55′26″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1850 (1850)
Built byMichell, Nelson; Godwin, Massena
Architectural styleGreek Revival
MPSPlantersville MRA
NRHP reference No.86003661[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 1987

The Greek Revival-style structure is five bays wide, with a two-story pedimented portico spanning the three center bays.[2] It was added to National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1987, as a part of the Plantersville Multiple Resource Area.[1][3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Driskell–Martin House". National Park Service. Retrieved April 12, 2013. See also: "Accompanying photos".
  3. "National Register of Historic Places: Plantersville MRA". National Park Service. Retrieved April 13, 2013.
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