Near Gaylesville in Cherokee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
History of Taff, Alabama
Photographed By Angela Nichols
1. History of Taff, Alabama Marker
Area Cherokee Indians relocated - 1838
Taff Community established - 1842
Community named in honor of Taff family - 1842
Union and Confederate soldiers occupied the area - 1864
Taff post office established - 1886
T.A.G. Railroad established - 1891
Taff Community school established - 1894
Taff Community doctor - 1911
T.A.G. Railroad scooter service established - 1922
Erected by Cherokee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 34° 20.474′ N, 85° 37.547′ W. Marker is near Gaylesville, Alabama, in Cherokee County. Marker is on Alabama Route 273 near County Road 81, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gaylesville AL 35973, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. David Hartline (a few steps from this marker); W.P. Brown & Sons Lumber Company (approx. 1.8 miles away); Trail of Tears – 1838 (approx. 3.8 miles away); Indians, Settlers, and Tourists (approx. 3.8 miles away); Arthur "Tarzan" White
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 5, 2022
2. History of Taff, Alabama Marker on right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 8, 2018, by Angela Nichols of Centre, Alabama. 2. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
