Goode-Hall House

The Goode-Hall House is a two-story brick residence with one-story wings in Lawrence County, built above a raised basement and featuring a Tuscan columned portico. The structure combines classical proportions with practical building methods common in the early American South.

The house was built in 1824 by Turner Saunders, a Methodist minister from Virginia. The property changed hands to Freeman Goode in 1844, whose name it later took.

The house displays Jeffersonian style characteristics visible in its arched openings and Tuscan columns. These architectural choices were typical of wealthy Southern homes during this period.

The property sits at the intersection of State Highway 101 and County Road 269, marked by a historical sign at this junction. Access is via these rural routes, though the remote setting means visitor amenities are limited.

The Preuit family owns the house but has not lived in it since the 1940s, leaving it standing amid their large farm property. This creates an unusual situation where a significant historical site sits largely abandoned in the landscape.

Location: Lawrence County

Inception: 1824

Architectural style: Jeffersonian architecture

GPS coordinates: 34.72528,-87.39000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:08