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Dothan in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

Marvin Holman

 
 
Marvin Holman Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 12, 2011
1. Marvin Holman Marker
Inscription.
A mule trader for 65 years, was known throughout the nation for the slogan,"'Tolable' fair dealer". Opposite this site, on the southeast corner of East Main and Holman Streets stood one of the south's largest mule stables. Built in 1917, the 27,000 square foot red brick structure was a popular gathering place for farmers and townfolks and contained a "Mourners bench" for the Traders' comfort and consolation. The building was demolished in 1974.

Tractors replaced mules, and thus ended an era.
 
Erected 1981 by This plaque is given in memory of Marvin Holman by Edith Holman Jones and Maxwell E. Jones.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsIndustry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
 
Location. 31° 13.41′ N, 85° 23.365′ W. Marker is in Dothan, Alabama, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Museum Avenue and Main Street (U.S. 84), on the right when traveling south on Museum Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dothan AL 36303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poplar Head Spring (a few steps from this marker); The Naming of Dothan (within shouting distance of this marker); Dothan Municipal Light and Water Plant (about 400 feet away,
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measured in a direct line); Johnny Mack Brown (about 500 feet away); The Founding of Dothan, Alabama (about 500 feet away); Dothan Opera House (about 600 feet away); A Memorial to the Fallen (about 700 feet away); Main Street Commercial Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dothan.
 
Additional commentary.
1. Mules in the Wiregrass Region Mural
Mules were introduced into the Dothan area in the late 1800s, quickly replacing oxen that had been used in the fields and woods to haul heavy wagons. They played an important part in the growth of the logging industry. The first industry in the Dothan area was turpentine, and as the trees became over-tapped, they were cut for lumber. Mules would haul these logs, and then pull the plows to clear the land. Holman Mule Stable was located less than a block from the location of a mural at 148 South St. Andrews Street, where as many as 500 mules were sold each month. (Source: Visit Dothan website)
    — Submitted
Marvin Holman Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 12, 2011
2. Marvin Holman Marker
May 11, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
 
Marvin Holman Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, July 12, 2011
3. Marvin Holman Marker
Three markers can be seen from this point: The name of Dothan (far right), Marvin Holman (next to road sign) and Poplar Head Spring Marker (front of mural). To the far right is the Opera House.
Marvin Holman mules image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James L.Whitman, December 3, 2023
4. Marvin Holman mules
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on May 28, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.   4. submitted on December 3, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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