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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E4X_atlantic-coastline-passenger-station_Dothan-AL.html
Side 1Constructed by the Atlantic Coastline Railroad in 1907 during Dothan's rapid growth as a commercial center of the Wiregrass Region, this building serves as a reminder of the most popular and accessible form of transportation in the early 20t…
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Richmond - First County SeatHenry County Henry County was created December 13, 1819; David Caldwell first Probate Judge, held court in homes of early settlers. Richmond was selected in 1822 for first county seat. Creation of Dale County (in 182…
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This bell rang over the streets of Dothan from 1905 until 1960 when it was saved from demolition by Dewey Emfinger. It was loaned to Houston County for display in 2006 by the Emfinger family in honor of Dewey and Beatrice Emfinger.Thank you to all…
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Federal Building U.S. Courthouse Dothan, AlabamaJames Knox Taylor Architect 1909This property significantly contributes Nation's Cultural Heritage commemorated June 1976.Gerald R. Ford President of the United StatesJack Eckerd Administrator of Gen…
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior, December 16, 1977, through the efforts of the Dothan Landmarks Foundation, Incorporated. Constructed in 1915, this three-storey masonry structure remains basical…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJZ_the-naming-of-dothan_Dothan-AL.html
In 1858, the tiny Poplar Head community requested a post office. Since there was a town called Poplar Spring in the state, the postal authorities arbitrarily assigned the name Dothan to the new post office to prevent misdirected mail. Early maps a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJY_main-street-commercial-historic-district_Dothan-AL.html
Side AThis District encompasses the old downtown commercial center of Dothan and is characterized by a high concentration of closely spaced commercial and warehouse structures. The buildings in the District span the period of Dothan's early growth…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRJX_houston-county_Dothan-AL.html
After much politicking, on February 9, 1903, delegates from this area, T.M. Espy, Byrd Farmer, and George H. Malone, were successful in getting a bill passed in the State Legislature to form a new county from parts of Henry, Dale, and Geneva count…
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