[2] Greenwood is an example of a rural Alabama vernacular domestic building, displaying Greek Revival architectural details.

[3] In 1831, Jacob Ross Green married Elizabeth Boyd, the daughter of Judge Samuel Boyd, and soon began acquiring land in the newly established county of Benton (later renamed Calhoun County).

[3] Upon petition, land patents were issued to the White settlers many of whom had recently moved to the area.

[3] On April 25, 1842, O. E. Burt sold to Jacob Ross Green 150 acres (61 ha) of land and it was on the tract he built his home known as Greenwood.

[2] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.