SILK STOCKING DISTRICT
The Silk Stocking District is a historic district in the city of Talladega, Alabama, USA. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1979. Architectural styles include Queen Anne, Classical Revival, Colonial Revival, American Craftsman, and other late Victorian types. The district covers 113 acres (46 ha) and contained 120 contributing properties when first listed. They are worthy of preservation for the significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture.
HISTORIC PROPERTIES IN
THE SILK STOCKING DISTRICT
Morgan-Nicholls House
c. 1833
610 East St S
Now referred to as "Sugar Hill," the front entrance faced an Indian trail on the north side of the house. When East Street was laid out, another porch was added on the west side. Residents have included Judge William P. Chilton, a Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court and John Tyler Morgan, U.S. Senator, "Father of the Panama Canal," and instrumental in annexation fo the Hawaiian Islands and construction of Pearl Harbor Naval Base.
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McMillan-Miller House
c. 1836
106 McMillan St
Built by Henry L and Laura Brown on two acres of land set aside to an Indian Chief by the U.S. Government, this farm home still has its original kitchen in the basement. Delicate Federal Period trim and symmetrical plan are noteworthy. A milk house lined with original brick and a grave site of the original owner's wife are additional points of interest.
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