Thomas McAdory residence

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The McAdory Building was a slave built residence belonging to Thomas McAdory, Jr in 1844. The original structure had three buildings: the kitchen, the building that housed the young males of the family along with overnight guests, and the main five room building.

Thomas McAdory, Jr was a first generation Scottish immigrant who came to America with his family in 1818. He and his wife Emily Owen had six children.

References

  • Satterfield, Carolyn Green (1976) Historic Sites of Jefferson County, Alabama. Birmingham: Jefferson County Historical Commission/Gray Printing Company