Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Lot Sold
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
1. First Lot Sold Marker
sold to the public in Anniston
June 20, 1883
purchased by
William H. Williams
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is June 20, 1883.
Location. 33° 39.432′ N, 85° 49.78′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Noble Street and East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Noble Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Noble St, Anniston AL 36201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1005 Noble Street (a few steps from this marker); 1006 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1012 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 1014 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 920 Noble Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 15 E. 10th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 W. 10th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 15 W. 10th Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.
Regarding First Lot Sold. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Caldwell Building, which now sits on the site:
Thestructure is also significant for its associations with two prominent political figures: John Caldwell and John B. Khox. Caldwell, who constructed the building in 1889 to serve as his own office and rental space, served as the attorney for the city of Anniston (1879-1884) and one term as a state representative (1886-1887). Knox, who had his offices in the building for nearly twenty years (moving in sometime between 1901 and 1905 and remaining there until 1925), was a prominent corporation lawyer who served as president of the Constitutional Convention of 1901 and was a major proponent of disfranchisment (sic) of blacks.
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Also see . . . Caldwell Building. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the building, which was listed in 1982. (National Park Service) (Submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
2. First Lot Sold Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
3. Caldwell Building
The building now sits on the site.
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 100 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
