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. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker

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, 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); Antioch Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); Bailey School (approx. 8.1 miles away); Holly Springs School (approx. 8.2 miles away); Gabriel Hanby, 1786-1826 (approx. 8½ miles away); History of Locust Fork (approx. 8½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oneonta.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 12, 2020

2. Welcome to Oneonta Marker

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 587 times since then and 80 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.