William B. Wills House

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William B. Wills House
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Location108 Ashby Dr., Eutaw, Alabama
Coordinates 32°50′50″N87°53′44″W / 32.84722°N 87.89556°W / 32.84722; -87.89556 Coordinates: 32°50′50″N87°53′44″W / 32.84722°N 87.89556°W / 32.84722; -87.89556
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1835 (1835)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No. 83002969 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1983

The William B. Wills House, commonly known as Sipsey, is a historic house in Eutaw, Alabama. The one-story wood-frame house was built c. 1835. It is built in the Greek Revival style, atop a high brick foundation. A pedimented Doric portico spans the main entrance in the center of the five-bay main facade. The house was relocated in 1978 from 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Eutaw in order to preserve it. [2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Ellen L. Mertins (July 15, 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: William B. Wills House". National Park Service. Retrieved April 7, 2013.See also: "Accompanying photos".