Scott-Yarbrough House, 101 Debardeleben Street, Auburn, Lee County, AL

1991 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention
Significance: The Scott-Yarbrough House, built in 1847 as part of a 100 acre farm, is a Greek Revival cottage. Its style reflects local building traditions of the time, including a pyramidal roof and square columns. It is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. It is one of the oldest residences that remains in Auburn from the early years that followed the settlement of the town in 1836. The original owner, Colonel Nathaniel J. Scott, was significant to state and local history through his terms in the state legislature and senate. He was important to the growth of Auburn by being instrumental in the forming of the East Alabam Masonic Female College in 1847 and the East Alabama Male College in 1863, which remains as Auburn University today. Another influential owner of the house was Dr. C.S. Yarbrough, who purchased the property in 1912. Dr. Yarbrough was also a member of the state legislature and served three terms as mayor of Auburn. The property is presently owned by Auburn University and serves as its Center for Arts and Humanities. The Scott-Yarbrough House is in excellent condition, being carefully restored under the architectural assistance of William R. Gwyn, A.I.A. in 1975. The town continues to grow up around the Scott-Yarbrough House, with the house retaining two acres of land and its prominent location at the terminus of Magnolia Avenue.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-84
Survey number: HABS AL-893
Building/structure dates: 1847 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1975 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 75000318