John McMahon House, Federal mansion in Courtland, Alabama.
The John McMahon House features two stories of brick construction with symmetrical design elements and classic proportions characteristic of Federal architecture throughout its structure.
Built in 1828, the residence became a temporary headquarters for Federal forces during the Civil War, with bullet marks still visible around the front entrance.
The mansion represents early 19th-century residential design in Alabama, displaying the architectural preferences of merchants who settled in the developing American South.
The National Archives and NPGallery databases contain documentation and photographs of the house, providing research materials about its architectural and historical elements.
The foyer contains an original brass nameplate belonging to Dr. Jack McMahon, while Civil War-era bullet holes mark the ceiling and entrance areas.
Location: Alabama
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.66861,-87.30583
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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