Atmore in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Watson Cabin

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 5, 2019

1. Watson Cabin Marker

Inscription.
Built in Wilcox County, Alabama
1845
this ancestral home of the Watson
family was donated to
Leadership Atmore in 1999.
In memory of
Rupert Basil Watson
1905 – 1981

Erected by Atmore Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 31° 1.079′ N, 87° 29.652′ W. Marker is in Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia County. Marker can be reached from South Main Street south of West School Street, on the left when traveling north. Located within Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: West Main Street, Atmore AL 36502, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Williams Station, Alabama 1866-1897 / Atmore, Alabama (approx. 0.4 miles away); Railroad Bill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Escambia County Training School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Canoe Station (approx. 5.1 miles away); Perdido Vineyards (approx. 9.2 miles away); History of Lottie, Alabama (approx. 10.7 miles away).

Regarding Watson Cabin. The Watson Cabin belonged to the Atmore Leadership Corporation, and the Atmore

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Historical Society signed agreements and a bill of sale, with the city of Atmore to officially, legally transfer ownership of the Peavy-Webb Building and the Watson Cabin to the historical society. The Watson Cabin will be set up as a museum to house the societies collections and tell the story of Atmore’s history.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 5, 2019

2. Watson Cabin & marker

Marker can be seen to the right of the light pole.

The Watson Cabin can be seen behind the Heritage Park signage. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 5, 2019

3. The Watson Cabin can be seen behind the Heritage Park signage.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.