Originally known as Bedford Hall, for the Virginia home county of Jesse Bibb Key (1814-1869), this well-maintained Greek Revival is also known for its gazebo-greenhouse, both built by Key’s slaves. Key came to Cuthbert between 1835-1838 and was a successful merchant for over three decades.
Cuthbert Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
Tim Sawyer, did your family own a lovely dress shop on the square called Sawyer’s? I have fond memories during the 60’s of shopping there when visiting my Grandmother Mathews.
My father’s Aunt Easter owned a dress shop in Cuthbert but not sure if it was on the square or not. I was very young when we visited her. I don’t remember ever going to her store. We always went to her house and I remember very fondly she always had cake to eat.
yes, my father’s aunt (Easter Sanders) daughter had a clothing store.
I’ve been doing research on my family. I’m new to this so may be way off or may be right on or maybe I’m close. If I’m following the ancestry information correctly, Jesse Bibb Key would have been my great, great, grandfather. His son, John Key Sawyer would have been my great grandfather. My grandfather was Ben Sawyer. My father was Ben Sawyer Jr.
Perfection.
Brian, how much do they know about the Key family history?
I honestly haven’t been able to find out much more about it, Marla.
There is a lot of history in this house. This is my families home. My parents know a lot of the history and have books about the house as well. You should stop by and talk to them next time you’re in Cuthbert.
Thank you, MacKenzie! I love the house and thankful that your parents have kept it up. It’s a treasure as I’m sure y’all know.
Hi MacKenzie. I’ve posted about this house in Feb. 2020 thinking it may have been my great, great grandfather’s house. I’m new to researching/genealogy. Do the books your parents have detail the history of it? If I’m tracking things correctly, and looking beyond my grandfather (Ben Sawyer); my great grandfather would have been John Key Sawyer, and great, great grandfather Jesse Bibb Key who built this house in or around 1842. Any info you can provide is appreciated. Thanks!
Thanks Brian. This comes as close to perfection as you could ever hope to get!
Lovely!