Bermuda Hill facts for kids
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Bermuda Hill
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Bermuda Hill in 2008
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 Location in Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Prairieville, Alabama |
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| Built | 1845 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Plantation Houses of the Alabama Canebrake and Their Associated Outbuildings Multiple Property Submission |
| NRHP reference No. | 94000692 |
| Added to NRHP | July 7, 1994 |
Bermuda Hill, also known as the Liver House, is a historic plantation house in Hale County, Alabama. It is located near Prairieville, Alabama. This special house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1994. This means it is an important historical site worth preserving. It is part of a larger group of historic homes in the area.
What is Bermuda Hill?
Bermuda Hill is a very old and important house. It is found in Hale County, Alabama. People sometimes call it the Liver House. This house was built in 1845. It is a great example of a historic plantation house. The house helps us learn about life in Alabama a long time ago.
A Look at Its Design
The house you see today has a style called Greek Revival. This style was popular in the 1800s. It often features tall columns and grand entrances. Bermuda Hill is also an example of an I-house. This is a type of house that is usually two stories tall and one room deep.
Inside the house, there is an older part. This older part was once a two-story dogtrot house. A dogtrot house has an open hallway through the middle. This hallway lets air flow through the house. Over time, this older log house was covered with wooden boards.
Who Lived Here?
The land where Bermuda Hill stands was first owned by the Manning family. They were among the first settlers in Prairieville. The Mannings owned large areas of land. This land was part of the original French grants. These grants were given to settlers of the Vine and Olive Colony.
In 1845, William W. Manning sold the land. It was bought by William Weeden from Madison County. It is not fully clear who built the house, Manning or Weeden. Later, by 1863, Dr. James Daniel Browder owned Bermuda Hill. He also owned another nearby house called Hawthorne.
Saving a Piece of History
Bermuda Hill has changed a bit over the years. For example, a balcony on the second floor was removed. In 2011, the house was listed on Alabama's Places in Peril. This meant it was in danger of falling apart.
However, new owners bought the home in 2013. They worked hard to restore it completely. Thanks to them, this historic house is now preserved for future generations.
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The portico in 2008
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The entrance hall in 2008, taken through front side-light
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An outbuilding in 2008
