Oneonta in Blount County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Welcome to Oneonta

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 12, 2020

1. Welcome to Oneonta Marker

Inscription. The origin and development of Oneonta was due to the coming of the Birmingham Mineral Railroad, a part of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Because of the presence of iron ore, limestone and coal in the area, there was always a great potential for development. The early settlers recognized the value of the natural resources, and the transportation provided by the railroad made the potential become an iron and steel industry supporting reality. As the settlers built their early homes, Oneonta's neighborhoods took shape around downtown and around the L & N Railroad Depot: There are many historic sites in Oneonta, including the Depot, the Garner Hotel Building, and the historic TinTown area.

Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department and City of Oneonta.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Tourism Department series list.

Location. 33° 56.666′ N, 86° 28.545′ W. Marker is in Oneonta, Alabama, in Blount County.

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It is at the intersection of Ingram Avenue East and 2nd Street South, on the right when traveling east on Ingram Avenue East. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oneonta AL 35121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama

and in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Oneonta L & N Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); Blount County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Champion Mines (approx. one mile away); The Gamble School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Antioch Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bailey School (approx. 8.1 miles away); Holly Springs School (approx. 8.2 miles

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 12, 2020

2. Welcome to Oneonta Marker

away); Gabriel Hanby, 1786-1826 (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oneonta.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,466 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.