Roanoke in Randolph County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Roanoke Doll Factory
1900-1925
Erected by Randolph County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1932.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 9.066′ N, 85° 22.313′ W. Marker was in Roanoke, Alabama, in Randolph County. Marker was on Vaughn Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Roanoke AL 36274, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Curch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Randolph County Training School (approx. one mile away); Lebanon Christian Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pottery Shops in Rock Mills / The Potters of Rock Mills (approx. 4˝ miles away); Wehadkee Yarn Mills (approx. 4.8 miles away); Pottery-Making Families of Randolph County / Early Pottery Shops of Randolph County (approx. 4.9 miles away); First Consolidated High School in the State of Alabama (approx. 9.2 miles away); Five Points, Alabama: Town of Five (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.
More about this marker. Correct name is Ella Gaunt Smith.
Also see . . . Roanoke, Alabama, Home of the Ella Smith Doll. (Submitted on September 30, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Roanoke Indestructible Doll.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 3,293 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 11, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.