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

Railroad Bill

— Legends & Lore —

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 6, 2022

1. Railroad Bill Marker

Inscription. Immortalized in folksongs, outlaw Morris Slater robbed L&N trains, gave to poor, long evading capture. Killed near here in 1896.

Erected 2021 by Alabama Folklife Association, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 129.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation Legends & Lore Series series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 31° 1.456′ N, 87° 29.54′ W. Marker is in Atmore, Alabama, in Escambia County. Marker is on East Louisiana Avenue east of North Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Atmore AMTRAK Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 (a few steps from this marker); Watson Cabin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Escambia County Training School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Canoe Station (approx. 4.9 miles away); Perdido Vineyards (approx. 9.3 miles away); History of Lottie, Alabama (approx. 10½ miles away).

Regarding Railroad Bill. "L&N" refers to the

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Louisville and Nashville Railroad which was a Class I railroad that operated freight and passenger services in the southeast United States. Chartered by the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1850, the road grew into one of the great success stories of American business.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on Railroad Bill (Morris Slater). (Submitted on February 6, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Railroad Bill Marker can be seen on the extreme right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 6, 2022

2. Railroad Bill Marker can be seen on the extreme right.

The Atmore Train Station near where Railroad Bill was killed. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 6, 2022

3. The Atmore Train Station near where Railroad Bill was killed.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.