Constructed in 1912 by turpentine producer L. M. Autrey, this house was home to several leading Newton County businessmen. In 1918 Autrey sold it to road contractor N. A. Dawson. From 1923 to 1979 it was the home of lumberman and civic leader Thomas Williams and his family. Built of long-leaf pine lumber, it was modeled after the Malbis Plantation near Mobile, Alabama, and features characteristics of the classical and Victorian styles. In 1979 attorney D.S. Hillard acquired it for use as a law office.