National Register of Historic Places

Magnolia Springs Historic District

Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama
Listed
January 27, 2012
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11001046

About this property

The Magnolia Springs Historic District, in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, United States, is a 163 acres (0.66 km2) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2012. A previous district of the same name had existed as an entity of Baldwin County, but it was legally dissolved by the incorporation of Magnolia Springs. The district runs roughly along Oak, Spring, Bay, Jessamine, Magnolia, Pine & Rock Sts., Island, Cedar & Holly Aves. & Magnolia Springs Highway. It includes 70 contributing buildings, a contributing structure, and a contributing site (the spring), as well as 47 non-contributing resources. The district was deemed significant "for its role as a resort community that, in the late 19th and early to mid 20th centuries, served both transient visitors as well as part-time and permanent residents who were predominantly affluent Northerners." Brunell House, 12113 Jessamine St., separately-NRHP-listed, a vernacular rental cottage with elements of Classical Revival style, including Tuscan columns. Moore Brothers General Store (c.1925), 14770 Oak St., separately-NRHP-listed Magnolia Springs Community Hall (1896), Oak Street, across from the Moore Store St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oak Ave, separately-NRHP-listed Sunnyside Hotel, 14469 Oak St., separately-NRHP-listed

Location

Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama
30.39988, -87.77222

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Moore Store
Industrial
0.1 mi
Sunnyside Hotel
Industrial
0.3 mi
Brunell House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Governor's Club
Civil War
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

CSS Selma, Morgan, and Gaines — Mobile Bay Supporting Actions
1864Civil War
13.9 mi

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When was Magnolia Springs Historic District listed on the National Register?

Magnolia Springs Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Magnolia Springs Historic District?

Magnolia Springs Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Magnolia Springs Historic District?

The period of significance for Magnolia Springs Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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