The REV. JONES HOUSE circa 1840This federal style home was built in 1840 by the Rev. John Jones. He lived there with his wife, Susan Bell Jones, and their seven children, until he sold it for $600 in 1874 to his second son Benjamin Leecraft Jones
(a captain during the Civil War) and his wife Orpha Gibbs Jones.
The home was occupied by Union soldiers and used as an auxiliary hospital morgue during that time. The second floor hall still bears burn marks left from one of the sterilizers.
Although this home boasted the first phone in town, Mrs. Jones’ fear of it caused her to have it installed outside on a post.
(a captain during the Civil War) and his wife Orpha Gibbs Jones.
The home was occupied by Union soldiers and used as an auxiliary hospital morgue during that time. The second floor hall still bears burn marks left from one of the sterilizers.
Although this home boasted the first phone in town, Mrs. Jones’ fear of it caused her to have it installed outside on a post.
