The Payne House, formally known as Atkins' Ridge, is a historic raised

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cottage near

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History

The house was built by John Atkins in 1840. It was purchased by Pascal Tutwiler, Sr. in 1911. It remained in the Tutwiler family until 1971, when it was bought by Dr. James H. Payne, who restored it. The house is included as part of the

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. NRIS Database, National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved December 2, 2008. It was added to the

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on July 7, 1994, due to its architectural significance.

References

{{National Register of Historic Places National Register of Historic Places in Hale County, Alabama Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama Greek Revival houses in Alabama Houses completed in 1840 Houses in Hale County, Alabama Historic districts in Hale County, Alabama Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama 1840 establishments in Alabama