The Dickinson House is a historic house in Grove Hill,

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, United States. The two-story

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style house was built in 1845. It was designed by James Newman. It was added to the

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on January 1, 1978, and to the

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on September 13, 1978. The house was listed due to its architectural significance as an early example of Italianate architecture.

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National Register of Historic Places in Clarke County, Alabama Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama Italianate architecture in Alabama Houses completed in 1845 Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage Houses in Clarke County, Alabama {{Alabama-NRHP-stub