About this property
The Driskell–Martin House is a historic house in Plantersville, Alabama, United States. 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.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003661. It was listed on January 29, 1987.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Driskell-Martin House listed on the National Register?
Driskell-Martin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Driskell-Martin House?
Driskell-Martin House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Driskell-Martin House?
The period of significance for Driskell-Martin House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1850.
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