Harris-Pryor House

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Title

Harris-Pryor House

Subject

The Harris-Pryor House was built around 1858 by Schulyer Harris on land that had been owned by Henry Augustine Washington (who had been related to the President).

Harris gave the house to his daughter, Ida Marie, and her husband, William Richard Pryor (who was the son of Senator Luke Pryor and Isabella Virginia {Harris} Pryor).

Through the purchase of land, marriages, and inheritances, the plantation that was known as "Flower Hill Farm" grew to over 3,000 acres. After the abolition of slavery, over sixty tenant farmers lived on the land.

The historic farm and land, which is not open to the public, is owned and held in private trust.


Description

Limestone County, Alabama; Tanner, Alabama; Harris-Pryor House; Antebellum Trail;

Creator

Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama

Source

Historic Marker.

Publisher

Alabama Cultural Resource Survey

Date

1858 to the present.

Contributor

Pam Kingsbury, University of North Alabama

Type

Still Image and Text