William F. Pierce House

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William F. Pierce House
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Location309 Womack Avenue
Eutaw, Alabama
Coordinates 32°50′29″N87°53′46″W / 32.84139°N 87.89611°W / 32.84139; -87.89611 Coordinates: 32°50′29″N87°53′46″W / 32.84139°N 87.89611°W / 32.84139; -87.89611
Built1840
Architectural styleRaised Cottage
NRHP reference No. 83003446 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 17, 1983

The William F. Pierce House, also known as Merifield, is a historic house in Eutaw, Alabama. The house was built by William F. Pierce in 1840. [2] Pierce purchased the lot for his house from Asa White on May 25, 1839, for $750. The main living floor is frame, built above a raised basement of brick. Both levels contain four rooms each. The main floor has a large central hall. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1983, due to its architectural significance. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "Walking and Driving Guide to Historic Eutaw Alabama". Greene County Historic Society. Magnolias and Peaches website. Retrieved 2009-01-27.