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.
Early Post Office Site. Dismal, Alabama.
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. . This historical marker was erected in 1977 by Arley Community Historical Association. It is in Arley in Winston County Alabama
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Meek High School War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Arley, Alabama
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 130 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
