William King Beck House
William King Beck House, Greek Revival plantation house near Camden, Alabama.
The William King Beck House features six octagonal columns supporting a full-width front porch and displays a distinctive pyramidal roof from late 19th century modifications.
Built in 1845 by architect Alexander J. Bragg, this plantation house belonged to William King Beck, an attorney from North Carolina and nephew of Vice President William Rufus King.
The plantation house represents the agricultural practices and social structures of the antebellum South through its architectural design and historical connections.
Located at coordinates 32.045556, -87.334722 along the Alabama River, the house gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1993.
The one-story wood-frame building received additional recognition from the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on November 13, 1996.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1845
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 32.04556,-87.33472
Latest update: March 8, 2025 07:19
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