Uniontown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay

Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay

Uniontown AL
The price is NZ$884 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$884
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Uniontown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay
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 NZ$218 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$218
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! (293 reviews)
There were bugs. Staff said that it had been sprayed, but lots of spider webs. Room hadn't been used

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Sleep Inn & Suites Marion - Military Institute
Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis

Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis

2.5 out of 5
1005 Us Highway 80 E Demopolis AL
The price is NZ$149 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$149
7 Mar - 8 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 (335 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Demopolis
See all 10 properties in Uniontown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay

Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay

Uniontown AL
Stay at this holiday home in Uniontown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
Newly Remodeled Uniontown Stay
See all properties in Uniontown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.