Pebble Hill facts for kids
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Scott-Yarbrough House
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The house in 2008
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 Location in Alabama
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| Location | 101 DeBardeleben St., Auburn, Alabama |
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| Built | 1847 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000318 |
| Added to NRHP | April 16, 1975 |
Pebble Hill, also known as the Scott-Yarbrough House, is a very old house in Auburn, Alabama. It was built before the American Civil War, which is why it's called an antebellum cottage. This historic building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, meaning it's officially recognized as an important site.
Today, Pebble Hill is home to the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities. This center is part of the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.
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The Story of Pebble Hill
Building a Home in 1847
Colonel Nathaniel J. Scott built Pebble Hill in 1847. It was the main house on a large farm called a plantation. The farm was about 100 acres (0.4 square kilometers) in size.
The house was built in a style called Greek Revival. This style was popular back then and looks like ancient Greek temples. The floors, beams, and roof supports were made from strong pine wood. These pieces were held together with wooden pegs, not nails!
Surviving the Civil War
During the Civil War, soldiers from Wilson's Raid came to Pebble Hill. They searched the house for valuable items. However, they didn't find much. Colonel Scott had wisely buried many of his treasures near a spring on the property.
After the war ended, Colonel Scott had to sell his home. The house had several different owners over the next few decades.
New Owners and Restoration
In 1912, Cecil S. Yarbrough bought Pebble Hill. He was an important person in Alabama. Mr. Yarbrough served as a state representative and was also the mayor of Auburn three times.
The Yarbrough family lived in the house until 1974. That year, the Auburn Heritage Association bought it. This group worked hard to fix up and restore the old house.
A Historic Landmark Today
Pebble Hill was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1975. This honor helps protect the building for future generations.
In 1985, the property was given to Auburn University. The university decided to use the historic structure for its Center for the Arts & Humanities. This means Pebble Hill continues to be an important part of the Auburn community.
