Asa Johnston Farmhouse facts for kids
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Asa Johnston Farmhouse
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 Location in Alabama
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| Location | Co.Rd. 29 .6 mi NW. of jct. with Co.Rd. 6, Johnsonville, Alabama |
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| Built | 1842 |
| Architect | Ezra Plumb |
| Architectural style | Dogtrot, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000455 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 21, 2008 |
The Asa Johnston Farmhouse is a special old house in Johnstonville, Conecuh County, Alabama. It's a historic farmhouse that was built a long time ago, in 1842. This house is known for its unique "dogtrot" style. It has a covered open hallway right through the middle!
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History of the Farmhouse
Who Built It?
The Asa Johnston Farmhouse was built by a skilled person named Ezra Plumb. He was a carpenter, designer, and builder. Ezra Plumb moved to the Conecuh County area around 1835. He became one of the most important builders there before the American Civil War. Not many of his buildings are still standing today, which makes this farmhouse extra special.
Asa Johnston's Life
The house was built for Asa Johnston. He was born in Georgia in 1798. Asa Johnston moved to Conecuh County by 1818. This was the same year the county was started. This means he was one of the first people to settle there. He owned a lot of land and had many people working for him. By 1860, his land was worth a lot of money. He also had valuable personal property.
What the House Looks Like
Outside the House
The Asa Johnston Farmhouse is made of wood. The front of the house is wide, with seven sections. It has an open breezeway, which is like a covered hallway, right in the middle. There are doors on each side of this breezeway. Each door has two windows next to it.
Inside the House
The inside of the house has a simple but elegant style. This style is called Greek Revival. You can see this style in the fireplaces and the frames around the windows and doors. The doors have four panels. The central breezeway has a special curved ceiling. This kind of ceiling is called a "barrel vault." It's the only one like it found in Alabama!
Other Parts of the House
A wide porch, called a "Carolina porch," runs across the entire front of the house. There's also a separate dining room. It was built around the same time as the main house. A covered walkway connects the dining room to the back of the house. The dining room has a pointed roof at the front. It has one main entrance and is two sections deep.
Why It's Important
Historic Designations
The Asa Johnston Farmhouse is recognized as an important historical building. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on October 4, 1993. Later, it was also added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2008. These lists help protect and preserve important places like this farmhouse for future generations.
See also
In Spanish: Casa de Campo de Asa Johnston para niños
