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Gernon House & Blacksmith Shop

7854833637
818 N Kansas St,

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Completely restored 1872 'post rock' limestone family home built by Russell's first blacksmith. The walls are 20 – 24 inches thick and are constructed of post rock limestone with limestone mortar as a bonding agent. The rock was quarried in Russell County.

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