 The house was built in 1837 by Dr John R Drish who was a prominent early settler, as a focal point for a plantation. The building was remodelled in 1850s when an Italianate Tower was built. In 1906 it was converted into a public school. Later on it was used as a garage. From 1940 it was brought and used by the Southside Baptist Church. From 1997 the house has been leased by the Heritage Commission of Tuscaloosa County, to save it from demolition. After the death of John his wife would light candles while he lay in state. After he was buried she put the candles away and made it known that she wanted this done when she passed, this became a bit of a obsession to her in which she was constantly reminding people what to do. Know it is said that the room where the candles where lit, lights as if there is a fire there even though this is not the case, and also the ghost of Sarah can sometimes be seen.
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