Five Points Historic District

Five Points Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Huntsville with homes built between the 1890s and early 1900s that extend east from the intersection of Holmes Avenue, Pratt Avenue, California Street, and Andrew Jackson Way. The buildings display various architectural styles including California Bungalow, Queen Anne, and Victorian design.

The neighborhood emerged in the late 1800s as Huntsville grew and wealthy families chose this area for their homes. During this period, residents built their houses in the contemporary styles that still define the streets today.

The neighborhood reflects early 20th century residential life in Huntsville, where visitors and residents today can see the carefully maintained homes with their particular architectural details. The streets show a slice of daily life from that era, in which families lived in these neighborhoods and shaped their houses.

Visitors find the area easily by orienting themselves from downtown Huntsville and using street names as guides. It makes sense to walk through the neighborhood to truly notice the details of the homes and their features.

The Vaught House on Ward Avenue is one of the most noteworthy buildings in the neighborhood and has been separately registered in the National Register since 1981. This house shows that some structures in the district have been individually recognized for their significance.

Location: Alabama

GPS coordinates: 34.73860,-86.57750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03