Marshall's Grove, an 1840's Greek Revival house, is among homes on tour during this weekend's Historic Selma Pilgrimage. The home was built by one of the town's first doctors, and after all these years remains in the same family. During the 1865 Battle of Selma, Union Gen. J.H. Wilson used the house for a headquarters. Then, as the troops started to burn it, changed their mind when they noticed a Masonic chart on the wall.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Marshall's Grove
Marshall's Grove, an 1840's Greek Revival house, is among homes on tour during this weekend's Historic Selma Pilgrimage. The home was built by one of the town's first doctors, and after all these years remains in the same family. During the 1865 Battle of Selma, Union Gen. J.H. Wilson used the house for a headquarters. Then, as the troops started to burn it, changed their mind when they noticed a Masonic chart on the wall.
How wonderful that it remains in the same family. And of course, how wonderful that it was not burned!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe amazing power of the Masonic Temple! Nice photo and story, thanks.
ReplyDeleteNeat history, a poster saved the house. Your pictures makes is easy to think of how it was back during the civil war.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice piece of history. Are you involved in the organization of the pilgrimage?
ReplyDeleteHi Halcyon, Yes, I am a member of the Historic Preservation Society which sponsors Pilgrimage.
ReplyDeleteThis home is in my family, my great aunt still lives on the property
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