See list of houses to be featured during 46th Annual Historic Selma Tour of Homes

The upcoming 46th Annual Historic Selma Tour of Homes will take place on March 18 and 19 to feature guided tours of some of the city's historic buildings.   

See below for a list of houses with descriptions from the Selma Dallas County Historic Preservation Society: 

The Platt-Lewis-Gayle-Linden House, built in 1849, is a two-story Italianate style house that was purchased by Charles Lewis in 1856. He saved it from burning and looting during the Battle of Selma. The present owner, Shannon Linden, has decorated her home with beautiful antiques that showcase her exceptional silver collection.

The Shanks-Newton House, built in 1906 as a wedding gift for some of Selma’s prominent merchants, is truly one of a kind. This Colonial Revival with Georgian symmetry and ionic columns, has great architectural features including inlaid parquet floors in glorious patterns that are each unique. Laurel wreaths and swags adorn fireplace mantels and door facings in this spacious southern estate. It was purchased by the newly wed Drs. Wylie and Monica Newton in 2003 who lovingly continued the restoration and still own it today.

The McPhillips House is a Colonial Revival house built around 1907. It features a one-story entry porch with fluted Ionic columns, a turret with a conical roof and a polygonal bay with hipped roof. The interior has beautiful parquet floors and an intricate coffered ceiling in the dining room. The owners, Drs. Glenn and Tomeko McPhillips, raised their three children in this warm and inviting home.

The Atkins-Ratcliffe-Gray House was built around 1916 by A.J.M. Atkins. It is a two-story brick home with a covered front gallery framed by arches with red tile flooring. Jasmine grows along the brick columns, which gives the home a warm and inviting feeling. The present owners, Devon and Shawn Gray, are raising their two young sons in this lovely home.

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Sturdivant Hall, c. 1856, offers opulence and hospitality inside and out. This magnificent mansion with its six front Corinthian columns, imported Italian marble, and quiet Southern grace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the epitome of the South’s Golden Age. The grand house personifies elegance and is an immediate indicator of the affluence of its past owners. Grand. Magnificent. Elegant.

Heritage Village is the site of several 1800’s structures that were donated to the Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society and moved to this site. The buildings include the Calhoun Law Office, the McKinnon-Riggs Doctors Office, Siegel Servants Quarters, the Pigeon Cote, Gillis House, and Miss Minnie Sue’s Cottage.

Church Street United Methodist Church was built in 1902. The Methodists were the first denomination to organize in Selma and the only church remaining on the original plot of ground assigned to by the Selma Land Company. The current building is a Romanesque Revival style structure with a four-story corner tower that is topped with a conical copper roof.

Ben Ellis-Dunaway House, built in 1850 as a boys’ academy then converted to a home in 1880. The present owners, Larry and Wendy Mallo, have made this into a welcoming home that will also feature a special program featuring Historian Cartledge “Cart” Blackwell and reception. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served along with beer, wine, and other beverages. A shuttle from Bloch Park in Selma will be provided.

Harrison-Hunter-Harper-Fuller House also known as The Oaks. Built in 1849 for Kirkland Harrison, it is a magnificent Greek Revival home with six columns. The present owners, Dr. Cecil and Ann Fuller, have spent over 20 years renovating the palatial home which they enjoy sharing with family and friends.