This is an old house that I found in Uniontown, Alabama as I was just out riding one spring day. (Yep, in my Jeep!!) I thought it was abandoned, but someone is living in it. I found out that it's called "Pitts Folly", although I don't know why. Further research says that Pitts' Folly is a historic antebellum Greek Revival residence located in Uniontown, Alabama. The house was built by Philip Henry Pitts as his main house. Many local legends detail how the house gained its name, but they all center on the people of Uniontown believing it to be folly, or foolishness, that Pitts was building such a large house. Phillip Pitts recorded in his diary that construction of the house began on February 27, 1852. He also recorded the house being completed in April 1853. His assets by 1860 were valued at $175,300. At this time he owned two additional plantations, "Rurill Hill" and "Kings" for a total of 2,200 acres. The 1860 United States Census of Perry County indicates that Phillip Henry Pitts owned 75 slaves in that year, though his children are individually listed as owning an additional 68 slaves. Pitts also owned stock in the Alabama-Mississippi Railroad. The Pitts' had ten children, most of whom were raised in the house, with two dying in the American Civil War. Phillip Pitts remained a cotton planter until his death on April 22, 1884. The house continues to be occupied by the descendants of Phillip Pitts to the present day. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. #Jeepride #old #house #Alabama #spring #blooms #historic #architecture

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Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay

Uniontown

HK$4,162 total

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2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026

Charming 2BR cottage in Centreville. Close to Tuscaloosa and Birmingham

Centreville

"My girlfriend and I came down from Chicago area to visit my son, who's a student at UA. It was a big game weekend, so it was going to be crowded in town. An easy 40-minute or so drive to this adorable, older, cozy home -- VERY clean, lots of character, all the modern conveniences we needed, and more -- in the middle of a quiet, hilly, wooded neighborhood. This was a perfect getaway after a long day of college "game day" festivities, time to relax and put our feet up. Our host, Terri was...

John

HK$1,542 total

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Private cabin on wooded 20 acres

Cottondale

Rob B.

HK$2,584 total

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6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

The Nook

Demopolis

Emanuel Z.

HK$2,381 total

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11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Charming 3-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in lovely Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa

Juquita Oshay

HK$2,484 total

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9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

2-bedroom house in wonderful Demopolis with cool AC

Demopolis

HK$1,293 total

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5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colony -The Flats Demopolis

Demopolis

HK$2,518 total

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6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Secluded 10 acre estate 10 miles from UA w/ 4BR

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HK$4,413 total

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Selma by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and helpful. Very clean and safe. Great for families."

Charming old country store style residence in the town of Brent, Alabama.

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was very clean and decorated with a lot of charm and character. It was even decorated for the holiday season, which made it even more welcoming. The host supplied all unforeseen amenities and welcoming snacks. This is such a unique cottage right down to the front door key! "