The Henkel-Cox house was built in 1905 by Dr. C. L. Henkel, a
Decatur pharmacist. Records show that Dr. Henkel died that
same year and that his widow, Arabella Henkel, lived in the
house for some time afterward before her death in 1927.

The house is a Queen Anne Victorian as evidenced by its steeply
pitched roof and asymmetrical shape. It was built during Decatur’s
Victorian Era (1870-1910) in the “free-classic” Queen
Anne style. Features include dentil molding and classical columns
on brick or stone piers. This style is very different from
the delicate spindles, gingerbread and lacy trim most commonly
linked with Queen Anne architecture today. The interior
includes original glass (both wavy and stained), original woodwork,
pocket doors and double-mantel tiled fireplaces, which
are some of the hallmarks of Victorian decor. The outbuilding
at the rear of the property is thought to have been servant’s
quarters long ago.

The house is currently the residence of Greg and Kathleen Cox
along with children David, Caitlin and Meredith Alred, all of
whom are often spotted enjoying everyone’s favorite “room” of
the house--the large wrap-around front porch.

According to the Coxes, “living in Albany amidst the wealth of
architectural and natural beauty has been a joy and a privilege
that we are proud to share with our families, our friends and
our community.”