Magee Farm

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 house, place with historical importance, cottage, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, American Civil War 1861-1865
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Historic house listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: c. 1846-1848
Architectural style: Gulf Coast cottage
Area: less than 1 acre
Also known as: Jacob Magee House; Sturtevant House
Date added to NRHP: 2/12/1988
Other designations: Alabama Historical Commission's Places in Peril
Notes: This house was the location at which a two-day truce was arranged between the Union Army and the last remaining force of Confederate troops east of the Mississippi River at the conclusion of the Civil War. The house operated as a museum for some years, until 2010, after which it once again became a private residence.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magee_Farm
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Coordinates:   30°49'18"N   88°9'47"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago