Barton Hall (Cunningham Plantation)

Barton Hall (Cunningham Plantation)

Built for Armstead Barton in the 1840s, this antebellum, privately-owned home is an unusually sophisticated Greek Revival style plantation house with a small Doric entrance and limestone-paved rear courtyard.

The building is not open to the public.

Location

Cherokee, Colbert County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can get to Barton Hall by car. From Mobile, take I-10 east to the Daphne exit (exit 35) and then turn left onto US-98. Continue on US-98 for about 4 miles, then turn right onto Main Street. Follow Main Street for about 1 mile, then turn left onto Cunningham Road. Barton Hall will be on your left. There is limited parking available on site.

By Public Transportation: The Wave Transit System provides limited bus service to Daphne. Check their website for schedules and fares. However, note that public transportation may not be the most convenient option for getting to Barton Hall.

By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to Barton Hall from Mobile or surrounding areas.

No matter how you choose to get there, be sure to check the hours of operation before you go, as the building is only open for tours on certain days and times. Additionally, the road leading to Barton Hall is narrow and winding, so drive carefully.

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