One of the oldest documented public buildings in the state of Alabama (circa 1823-25), the building originally was situated in the town of Claiborne, one of Alabama’s lost towns, on the banks of the Alabama River. The upper floor of the building served as a Masonic Temple and still houses the original altar, as well as other related artifacts. The lower floor has been used as a courtroom, reception area, church, etc. The Marquis de Lafayette addressed citizens from the downstairs pulpit. The frame structure was moved in the late 1800’s to its present location in Perdue Hill, and has been restored by the Perdue Hill-Claiborne Foundation. Today, the building is available for rental for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, etc. Adjacent to this structure is the William Barrett Travis House. Prior to fleeing Claiborne for the Alamo, Travis practiced law in Claiborne. This structure was moved from its original lot at Claiborne to Perdue Hill in the late 1990’s. It has also been restored by the Perdue Hill Claiborne Foundation.
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