Click image to enlarge. Home to one of Alabama's most prominent families, whose political leadership in the U.S. Congress shaped the history of our nation, this house was built by John Greer Bankhead in the 1850s and was the birthplace of John Hollis Bankhead, one of Alabama’s most influential congressional representatives. Also born in the house were his two sons, John Hollis Bankhead II and William B. Bankhead, both of whom were elected to Congress, where they were strong proponents of President Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation. The property owners desire to retain the land that has been in their family, despite having no use for the house. A creative solution undoubtedly exists that would resolve the dilemma, but to date no interested entity or individual has come forward with a viable plan.
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