The land of the John Pope family cotton plantation was subdivided after the death in 1865 of the pater familias.
John was the son of Leroy Pope, founder of Huntsville, Alabama, also a planter, and Yale-educated.
He informed himself of the latest innovations in cotton cultivation, maximizing yields and winning awards.
When Memphis Confederates surrendered to the invading Union Army, John had harvested a record crop, which he promptly burned to prevent any benefit or succor to the enemy.
The simple, identical houses constructed for these purposes are still evident on Pope Street and Lamphier Avenue.
[4] When the Highland Heights Elementary and High School were built, the 3 acres were donated by A.B.