Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Security Bank Building
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
1. Security Bank Building Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 39.501′ N, 85° 49.804′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. It is at the intersection of West 11th Street and Noble Street, on the right when traveling east on West 11th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 W 11th St, Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Alabama. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 marker: 1024 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1018 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1014 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1012 Noble Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1118 Noble Street (about 300 feet away); 1006 Noble Street (about 300 feet away); The Murder of Willie Brewster (about 300 feet away); The Freedom Rides (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.
Regarding Security Bank Building. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The group that organized the SecurityBank in 1890 and constructed the building also formed the Southwestern Land Company. They were J. J. Willett, Craig Cofield and M. F. McCarty. They purchased the lot from H. E. Mann for $9,000 in the boom period when costs were high, but soon the depression hit; the bank failed to flourish, and the building was quickly vacant.
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Lloyd's Drugstore opened on the first floor in 1896 and remained in operation until the 1940s. Since then a variety of businesses have come and gone. The present owners of "The Army Mule" sell sporting and military supplies. The second-floor office space was used by various professionals until 1979. J. J. Willett, one of the bank's founders, a prominent Anniston lawyer and judge, and well-known Democratic orator, had his law offices there from 1908 until his death in 1955 at the age of 93. Willett's safe is still in his office. The last occupant was attorney Charles Thomason. The third floor was used variously as a rooming house and meeting place.
Also see . . . Security Bank Building. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the building, which was listed in 1985. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
2. Security Bank Building Marker
Arrow points to marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
