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Meadowlawn
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
Meadowlawn in 2012
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Location	Lowndesboro, Alabama
Built	1853
Architectural style	Greek Revival
Part of	Lowndesboro Historic District (ID73000356)

"Meadowlawn", also known as the "Hagood House", is a beautiful old house in Lowndesboro, Alabama, United States. It was built in 1853, before the American Civil War. The house is designed in the Greek Revival style, which means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples. Meadowlawn is an important part of the Lowndesboro Historic District. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1973. Being on this list helps protect important historical places.

History of Meadowlawn House

Meadowlawn was built in 1853 for a man named George Thomas. He was known as "Squire" George Thomas. After some time, the house was sold to Fort Williamson.

The Meadows and Hagood Families

In 1905, Ransom Meadows bought the house. He was born in 1846 and lived until 1940. Ransom Meadows was the last surviving veteran from the Confederate Army in Lowndes County. His daughter, Aline Meadows, was born in 1880. She married Robert Bragg Hagood in 1907.

Ransom Meadows gave the house to Aline and Robert. To honor her father, Aline renamed the house "Meadowlawn." She lived in the house for a very long time, until she passed away at 99 years old in 1979. The house is still owned by the Hagood family today.

What Meadowlawn Looks Like

Meadowlawn is a large, two-story house. It has tall, fluted Doric columns on two sides. There are 13 columns in total. Above the main entrance doors, there are balconies with fancy wrought iron railings. The house shows off the classic features of the Greek Revival style.

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