Woodlane Plantation, plantation in Eufaula, Alabama, United States of America
Woodlane Plantation is a historic estate near Eufaula, Alabama, with structures spanning the 19th and early 20th centuries. The main house, built in 1852 in Greek Revival style, features tall columns, symmetrical windows, and broad porches that reflect the formal architecture of the period.
The estate was founded by John W. Raines as a working plantation for cotton and tobacco cultivation. In the 1880s, Reuben Kolb took ownership of the house and became a notable figure in Alabama's farming and political history.
The name Woodlane refers to the wooded and open areas that define the estate. The mansion with its tall columns and broad porches displays the formal style that owners used to demonstrate their status and prosperity.
The estate covers expansive grounds with large trees and open spaces, allowing for walking through the property at your own pace. Visitors should be prepared for uneven paths and the effects of age on the structures.
The buildings on the grounds date from different decades between 1852 and 1974, revealing architectural changes across multiple generations. This layered history makes the site a rare example of how a southern estate continued to evolve and adapt over more than a century.
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