Smith Residential Historic District

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U. H. Smith Residential Historic District
Smith Residential Historic District
Location20th St., 7th Ave., and 6th Court, Phenix City, Alabama
Coordinates 32°28′47″N85°00′04″W / 32.47972°N 85.00111°W / 32.47972; -85.00111
Built1880 (1880)–1910
MPS Phenix City MRA
NRHP reference No. 83003486 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 3, 1983

The U. H. Smith Residential Historic District is a historic district in Phenix City, Alabama. The district consists of six late 19th century houses, centered on the house of U. H. Smith, who served as mayor of Phenix City from 1888 to 1891. The houses are primarily Victorian, some with Greek Revival details. [2]

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System  (#83003486)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  2. "U. H. Smith Residential Historic District". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.