Uniontown Travel Guide

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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
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
Sleep Inn & Suites Marion - Military Institute

Sleep Inn & Suites Marion - Military Institute

2.5 out of 5
1605 Highway 5 S Marion AL
The price is ₹10,672 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹10,672
₹12,060 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marion. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.6/10 Excellent! (294 reviews)
We got in a little late but were able to contact property ahead to inform them. They made the entire process super easy

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis

Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis

2.5 out of 5
1005 Us Highway 80 E Demopolis AL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,610 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
₹6,610
₹7,521 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Demopolis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (337 reviews)
Worst property I ever stayed at in my 70 + years.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis
Stay Express Inn & Suites - Demopolis

Stay Express Inn & Suites - Demopolis

2 out of 5
628 Hwy 80 E Demopolis AL
The price is ₹6,425 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹6,425
₹7,316 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Demopolis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gaineswood and Marengo County History & Archives ...
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Anthem House Huntsville MidCity, powered by Placemakr

Anthem House Huntsville MidCity, powered by Placemakr

4 out of 5
945 NW Mid City Drive Huntsville AL
Stay at this apartment in Huntsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions US Space and Rocket Center and Von ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Clean room. Tons of shops that were in walking distance

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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stayAPT Suites Auburn

stayAPT Suites Auburn

4 out of 5
1656 South College Street Auburn AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Auburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews)
The room was mostly clean and very big. I only stayed a couple of nights, but the staff was friendly and made it easy. There was a weird clump of hair (not mine, I’m bal) stuck to the bedspread, but other than that spotless. Very new. Great value.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

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stayAPT Suites Montgomery

stayAPT Suites Montgomery

2.5 out of 5
5000 Woodmere Blvd Montgomery AL
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Montgomery. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
Dated. No staff available in early or late hours; room doors are facing outward not inside. Not the best facility and location was sketchy.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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