Today, the private property, which is set in 11 acres (4.5ha), remains within the family. As descendants of Dr. Morgan began to restore the historic old house, it seemed a new chapter was starting for this storied estate. However, more work may be needed as local magazine Alabama Heritage placed the home on its 2024 list of places in peril. Meanwhile, cameras and watchful neighbours keep a close eye on the home and protect it from trespassers.

Here, you can see the curving sunroom from the outside. You can almost imagine Dr. Morgan looking back at you from behind one of the tall sash windows upstairs…

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