Townsend Farmhouse | |
Location | Cty Rte 34, E side, 0.8 mi. N of Cty Rte 234, Hollywood, Alabama |
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Coordinates | 34°46′30″N 85°59′32″W / 34.77500°N 85.99222°W |
Area | 6.7 acres (2.7 ha) |
Built | 1870 |
Architectural style | Folk Victorian |
NRHP reference No. | 05000838 [1] |
Added to NRHP | August 11, 2005 |
The Townsend Farmhouse is a historic residence near Hollywood, Alabama. The farm is situated at the base of Poorhouse Mountain, and consists of the main house, built circa 1870; a two-room log house, built circa 1860 and today used for storage; and several outbuildings dating from the mid-20th century and later. The center-hall house has a gable roof, with a tall, cross-gable pediment. The exterior is clad in clapboard atop the rough-cut limestone block foundation. Two limestone chimneys project from the gable ends. The front porch and entry exhibit Folk Victorian details. A three-bay ell extends from the rear of the house. [2] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]