Arley in Winston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Early Post Office Site

Dismal, Alabama

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

1. Early Post Office Site Marker

Inscription. Office established May 27, 1891;
discontinued July 31, 1902.
First postmaster
Thomas M. Wadsworth Homestead established here with letters patent signed by President Benjamin Harrison on May 21, 1890. Far-sighted and courageous pioneer, faithful churchman, surveyor, and builder. Led movement to establish post office on this this site, housed in his home — a log house built by the labor of his own hands. Served as postmaster from May 27, 1891 to the date of his death, November 23, 1897.

Erected 1977 by Arley Community Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1891.

Location. 34° 5.49′ N, 87° 12.766′ W. Marker is in Arley, Alabama, in Winston County. It is on County Road 41 south of Winter Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7663 Co Rd 41, Arley AL 35541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Meek High School War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Arley, Alabama (approx. 0.8 miles away); History of Meek School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Nathan, Alabama

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Brushy Creek (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Party Line - The “Talking Machine” (approx. 2 miles away); Former Site of Smith Schoolhouse (approx. 2 miles away); Old Arley School (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arley.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 3, 2022

2. Early Post Office Site Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.