Battersea

Battersea is a historic plantation property in Gallion built around 1820 with a two-by-two log cabin core that formed the original structure. Additional rooms were constructed in the 1840s and a second story was added in the 1880s, showing how the house expanded to accommodate growing family needs.

The property was built around 1820 by the Vaughan family from Petersburg, Virginia and functioned as a stagecoach stop. Its location made it an important stopping point along early travel routes in the region during the settlement period.

The property shows how rural homes in Alabama evolved from simple log structures into larger family residences with modern additions. The building reflects how settlers adapted their houses over generations to meet changing family needs.

The property is located on County Road 12, approximately 0.2 miles (300 meters) west of Gallion Post Office and is visible from the road as a private residence. The best views of the historic structure can be seen from the roadside, as the property is not open for visitors to enter.

The property gained recognition through the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 as part of the Alabama Canebrake Plantation Houses collection. This designation highlighted its importance in documenting early residential architecture across the region.

Location: Alabama

GPS coordinates: 32.51028,-87.70306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:22