Near Marbury in Autauga County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Mess Hall c. 1920-1929

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 25, 2022

1. Mess Hall c. 1920-1929 Marker

Inscription. When the Soldiers' Home opened, veterans cooked for themselves in their cottages. Later, cooks were hired, serving meals in one cottage of each row. Around 1920, the Mess Hall was constructed, providing the most efficient method of serving meals at the Soldiers' Home.

In 1929, due to the dwindling Soldiers' Home population, the mess hall was closed and all meals were served in the hospital dining hall.

Photo caption:
Bottom right: Charles Dennis with the morning's milk outside of the Mess Hall, June 6, 1934.
All photos by Confederate Memorial Park.

Erected by Confederate Memorial Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1934.

Location. 32° 43.224′ N, 86° 28.478′ W. Marker is near Marbury, Alabama, in Autauga County. Marker can be reached from County Road 63, 0.3 miles south of County Road 530, on the right when traveling south. Located within Confederate Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 437 Co Rd 63, Marbury AL 36051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alabama Forests (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the E. L. More, Fox Maull, Lizzie Cameron, (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Monument to Jefferson Manly Falkner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Hall (about 300 feet away); Memorial Tree (about 400 feet away); Memorial Hall Flagpole (about 400 feet away); Site of "John E. Moore," "Camp Hardee," "Cottage Number 8" and "Cripple Creek Hotel" Cottages (about 500 feet away); Marbury Methodist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marbury.

Former Mess Hall & Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 25, 2022

2. Former Mess Hall & Marker.

Foundation of former mess hall. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, September 25, 2022

3. Foundation of former mess hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2022, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.