The plantation historic district includes six other contributing buildings, in addition to the main house.

The 1860 United States census of Perry County indicates that Joseph Selden owned 80 slaves in that year.

[3][5] The unit saw action in several major engagements, including the battles of Kennesaw Mountain, Franklin and Nashville.

[5] The house features numerous Gothic Revival details, including intricate bargeboards on the eaves and gables, hood moldings over the doors and windows, octagonal brick chimneys, and central gables topped by finials on all four sides.

[7] Other historic Gothic Revival residences in the area include Waldwic in Gallion and Ashe Cottage in Demopolis.