Construction on this building was completed in 1849 which makes it one of the oldest structures in the Carthage area. Slaves were used during construction of the building. Bricks for the structure were made in an on-site kiln and the foundation and frame came from the banks of Spring River.
Zooming In! is a column dedicated to the history of Carthage. Every Wednesday since July of 2009, Wade Utter has photographed and exposed the history behind new and century-old structures in the Carthage area.
