Historic Home Registered In Alabama Register Of Landmarks And Heritage
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Pavement
Utilities
Electric: | Onsite |
Water: | Onsite |
Housing
Home
Features/Improvements
- Big Game
- Small Game
Description
Located in the community of Keener, this tract of land stands out as a place of beauty and history. Below are a few words from the owner:
“The Old Keener house isn’t just a quaint farmhouse, it’s a home with history. Enter the side door and you’ll see clapboard on one wall that was once the exterior of the house. From the old tin can lids used to patch holes in walls and ceilings to the compartments built under the floors to hide valuables, to the “pass-through” to feed hobos off nearby trains, this house is brimming with history.
The original house was a two-room house built by John T. Keener who died in a dual in the front yard in 1863. The Keener community was later renamed after his son, James Polk Keener. Incidentally, James Polk Keener was named after President James Polk who signed the land grants for the area reportedly because his father was so thrilled to get land through the settlement process. Previously, Cherokees populated the area until the Treaty of New Echota sent them westward on what became known as the Trail of Tears.
In 2010 the house was accepted to the prestigious Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage. If you are looking for a family retreat that all ages and generations of your family can enjoy, this is the place. In 160 years, only three families have owned this home and land. The future owner will be a caretaker of history and will be able to enjoy the house like it has been loved and appreciated for 160 years. You will especially love the front porch. Sitting, rocking or putting up a porch swing and listening to the birds and bugs is fun and relaxing, but when the mama turkey and her babies walk down the road…well, you just can’t beat that.”
Additional acreage is available, see map and ask for more details. If owning a piece of history sounds intriguing please give me a call to discuss more details or set up a private showing of this cozy farm.
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
Buyer’s agents must be identified on the first contact with Broker/Agents and must accompany the buyer on showings to receive full fee participation. Otherwise, the fee participation will be at the sole discretion of the Broker and Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC.
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