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

Ashford Centennial

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 1, 2014

1. Ashford Centennial Marker

Inscription.
Ashford was incorporated on June 22, 1891. Citizens, friends, and families of Ashford gathered here on June 22, 1991, to remember Ashford's durable and progressive history. This commemoration also affirmed their faith in Ashford's future by placing in this park a time capsule which is to be opened June 22, 2091. In memory of those who have brought Ashford to this point and with hope for those who will, in the present and future contribute to Ashford, the Centennial Committee dedicates this marker.

Centennial Committee
Ellua Wright, Chairperson

Jane McCardle • Sally McArthur Hall
Bill Hickman • Rodney Outlaw
Earl C. McArthur, Jr. • John Shiver

Erected 1991 by the Ashford Centennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1872.

Location. 31° 10.978′ N, 85° 14.168′ W. Marker is in Ashford, Alabama, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Avenue (County Road 55) and Midland Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 Broadway Avenue, Ashford AL 36312, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Incorporation of Ashford/Ashford - a Unique Name (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ashford Depot (about 500 feet away); Ashford United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Liberty Baptist Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Cowarts Baptist Church / Cowarts School (approx. 4.3 miles away); Gordon Cemetery / Early Gordon Leaders (approx. 8.2 miles away); Gordon Baptist Church (approx. 8.6 miles away); Cherry Street African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 9½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ashford.

Ashford Centennial Time Capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 1, 2014

2. Ashford Centennial Time Capsule

Ashford Centennial Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 1, 2014

3. Ashford Centennial Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 715 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.