J. L. M. Curry House

The J. L. M. Curry House features a single-story wood-frame structure with a T-shaped design and a full-width porch topped by a boxy parapet.

The residence belonged to Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry, who served in the Confederate Army and later became an influential figure in Southern education from 1850 to 1865.

The property includes Curry's original office lined with bookshelves, reflecting the educational focus of its former owner who shaped the Southern public school system.

The historic property maintains 760 acres of its original 1,100-acre farm and stands three miles east of central Talladega, offering insights into 19th-century architecture.

This National Historic Landmark demonstrates the evolution of Southern education through its connection to both the Peabody and Slater education funds during post-Civil War reconstruction.

Location: Alabama

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.45580,-86.04440

Latest update: March 26, 2025 07:53