In the first letter Mrs. Ligon offers to sell her house to the state of Alabama, in order for it to become the next governor's mansion. Lyerly acknowledges receipt of her letter. A commission appointed by the state legislature later purchased the...
"Built by Eli Sims Shorter and Wileyna Lamar Shorter in 1906, the National Trust for Historic Preservation recognizes the mansion as an excellent example of Greek Revival Architecture. Mansion furnished in antiques. Located 340 Eufaula Ave., N.,...