Cahaba in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Old Brick Store
Col. Hill, like most of the merchants in Cahaba, traveled to New York twice a year to stock up on new seasonal goods. They traveled by steam-boat down the Alabama then by packet boat from Mobile or New Orleans to New York via Cuba. In 1859, Col. Hill made this trip in less than four days!
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 32° 19.161′ N, 87° 5.746′ W. Marker was in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. Marker could be reached from 2nd Street North near Vine Street. On a trail at the end of Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Orrville AL 36767, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Death in the Street (a few steps from this marker); The Hole That Was Once a Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Drug Store & the Rooms Above (within shouting distance of this marker); Drug Store & the Room Above (within shouting distance of this marker); Yankees in Cahawba (within shouting distance of this marker); Saltmarsh Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons (about 400 feet away); A Courthouse Reduced to Rubble (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.
Also see . . . Old Cahawba, "Alabama's most famous Ghost Town". (Submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,769 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on March 22, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.