Dellet Plantation

Dellet Plantation is a historic property in Alabama comprising 17 buildings, two structures, and one site displaying Federal architectural design. The complex includes residential houses, agricultural buildings, and other structures arranged across the land.

James Dellet, a U.S. Congressman and judge, founded this plantation in the late 1810s and had the main house built between 1835 and 1840. The property gained National Register recognition in 1994, cementing its place in regional historical records.

The buildings reflect how life on the property shifted after the Civil War, when enslaved labor gave way to tenant farming systems. The layout and structures show the daily realities of this economic transformation.

The property sits about three miles northwest of the former town of Claiborne and is reachable by local roads. Visitors should know the site is on private land and may require permission or a guided tour to explore.

The main house features a two-tiered Doric portico that reflects architectural tastes of wealthy Southern landowners in the pre-Civil War era. This striking design element showcases the prosperity and influence of the original founder.

Location: Alabama

GPS coordinates: 31.53861,-87.50750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:00