Sarah Amanda Trott McKinney House, Historic residential structure in Sixmile, Alabama, United States.
The Sarah Amanda Trott McKinney House is a two-story residential building from the 1880s with a central hall plan and four rooms per floor. The structure sits on approximately 10 acres and is located near Alabama Highway 25 in the Sixmile historic area.
The building was constructed in 1885 by W.C. Trott and took on a new role after the Six Mile Academy fire in 1897 when it became a temporary classroom location. This repurposing shows how local structures adapted to meet community needs during that period.
The house served as a hub for community life, hosting education and accommodating visitors who traveled through the area. This dual role shaped how neighbors understood the building as an important gathering place for learning and connection in the region.
The property is accessible via Alabama Highway 25 in Sixmile and sits within a designated historic district. Visitors should be aware this is a historic private residence and respect for the site is appropriate when visiting the area.
The building served as the Six Mile Post Office from 1900 to 1906 under management by the Langston family. This secondary role as a distribution center for local mail added another layer of importance to how the community depended on it for daily communication.
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