The
Verandah-Curlee House
history
Originally
built in 1857 for city of Corinth cofounder Hamilton
Mask, the Verandah-Curlee House served as headquarters
for several generals during the Civil War.
The
house was purchased in 1875 by Mrs. Mary E. Curlee,
mother of Shelby Curlee - founder of nationally famous
Curlee Clothing Co. - upon her husband's death in
1878. The house changed ownership twice for very brief
periods of time before being bought by Leroy Montgomery
Huggins. The Huggins occupied the home until 1921
when Shelby Hammond Curlee purchased the home again
for his sister, Neil. The Curlee family of St. Louis,
MO., gave the home to the City of Corinth in 1960.
The home is a designated National Historic Landmark.
The
house has serious structural problems, particularly
with the roof and foundation. All proceeds from the
tour will be donated to the Verandah/Curlee House
Preservation Commission.
