Tanglewood, human settlement in Alabama, United States of America
Tanglewood is a Greek Revival house built in 1859 near Akron, Alabama, by planter Page Harris. The structure features tall columns, large windows, and symmetrical design typical of the style, and now sits within a 480-acre research property run by the University of Alabama.
Page Harris purchased the land in 1824 and constructed the house in 1859 during the antebellum period. The property was transferred to the University of Alabama in 1949 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
The house stands as a window into the lives of wealthy planters in 1800s Alabama. Visitors experience how the space reflects the social structure and architecture of that era through its columned design and formal layout.
The house stands about 5 miles east of Akron in a quiet, rural setting away from developed areas. Visitors should prepare for outdoor walking across open land and should plan for a peaceful experience in a remote location.
The house is now part of the J. Nicholene Bishop Biological Station, a 480-acre research facility operated by the University of Alabama for environmental and wildlife studies. This blend of a preserved historic structure with active scientific work creates an unusual combination of heritage and contemporary research.
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