Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
1208 Walnut Avenue
c. 1888
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 26, 2023
1. 1208 Walnut Avenue Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 39.6′ N, 85° 50.022′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1208 Walnut Ave, 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. The Human Relations Council (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civic Purpose (about 800 feet away); Surrounding Development (about 800 feet away); Humble Beginnings (about 800 feet away); 1030 Gurnee Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1311 Gurnee Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Murder of Willie Brewster (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1031 Gurnee Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anniston.
Regarding 1208 Walnut Avenue. This freight house and a neighboring passenger station were jointly added to the National Register in 1985. The passenger station was destroyed in a December 2008
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To the south of the main depot is located the old freight house which is a brick building constructed at the same time as the main depot. The building has a two-story block at the south end which displays a pyramidal roof, drip corbelling around the base of the projecting wood cornice, two segmentally arched windows and remnants of sashing, on each side, and an interior brick chimney. The main entrance is at the east side and has a small gabled entrance cover in poor condition.
Also see . . . Union Depot and Freight House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the property, 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. 1208 Walnut Avenue Marker
Arrow points to plaque.
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 125 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
