Toomers Corner And The Bank Of Auburn

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011

1. Toomers Corner And The Bank Of Auburn Marker

Inscription. This famous intersection, now known as Toomers Corner was named for businessman and State Senator Sheldon Toomer who founded the Bank of Auburn here in 1907. He served 45 years as bank President and 25 years on the Auburn City Council. Toomers Corner is adjacent to Auburn University’s historic Main Gate and a tradition to generations of Auburn University students who gather to celebrate the “Auburn Spirit”. The Bank of Auburn building constructed in 1906 features a limestone base and original nameplate topped by a classic revival brick façade that serves as the cornerstone for downtown Auburn.

Erected by Preservation Alliance of Auburn, Sponsored by Margaret Toomer Hall, Dr. And Mrs. Warren Stiles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 36.406′ N, 85° 28.912′ W. Marker was in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. It was at the intersection of North College Street and West Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North College Street. Touch for map.

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Marker was at or near this postal address: 101 N College St, Auburn AL 36830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in East Alabama and in Greater Columbus.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once 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 walking distance of this location: Auburn - Alabama (within shouting distance of this marker); Auburn 1865~Present / The "Loveliest Village" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 700 feet away); The Lathe (about 700 feet away); The East Alabama Methodist College (about 700 feet away); Auburn United Methodist Church Founder's Chapel (about 700 feet away); Auburn University Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

South View Along College Street at Toomers Corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011

2. South View Along College Street at Toomers Corner

in Auburn.

North View Along College Street at Toomers Corner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011

3. North View Along College Street at Toomers Corner

Showing marker missing and change in use of building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, October 16, 2021

4. Showing marker missing and change in use of building.

College Street South of Toomers Corner. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011

5. College Street South of Toomers Corner.

A tree still covered with toilet paper after the celebration over Auburn's BCS National Championship win.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,322 times since then and 78 times this year. Last updated on October 16, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 4. submitted on October 16, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 5. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.