Millwood, Historic plantation district in Alabama, US
Millwood is a plantation house and historic district on the east bank of the Black Warrior River, southwest of Greensboro, Alabama. The house was built in 1830 and later served as a river hotel in the mid to late 19th century. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1989.
Millwood's main house was built in 1830 on the east bank of the Black Warrior River southwest of Greensboro. In the mid to late 19th century the house also served as a river hotel for travellers on the waterway. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 1989, for its architecture and history.
The place shows how people worked and lived on plantations, with buildings and layouts revealing insights into this way of life. The structures and field organization tell the story of daily routines and social conditions within an agricultural community.
Millwood stands on the east bank of the Black Warrior River, southwest of Greensboro; the house itself dates to 1830 and later served as a river hotel. The property is a historic district rather than a single building, so plan to walk between structures. Access is from the Greensboro side of the river.
The property preserves the original spatial organization with clearly separated areas for different functions, showing how plantation estates were structured. This physical layout allows visitors to recognize hierarchies and operations without needing explanatory signs.
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