Fort Payne in DeKalb County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Whittler's Corner

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2023

1. Whittler's Corner Marker

Inscription. On this site during the mid 1900's stood what was known to locals as
Whittler's Corner
Folks would gather most any day to whittle, exchange gossip, talk politics, preach and most of all just pass time with friends. A large stump was where those who wanted attention would stand. Thus this reminder to re-claim and commemorate those days.

Erected by City of Fort Payne.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 34° 26.601′ N, 85° 43.212′ W. Marker is in Fort Payne, Alabama, in DeKalb County. It can be reached from the intersection of Gault Avenue N (U.S. 11) and 4th Street. Located in City Park behind the Alabama Band Statues. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Payne AL 35967, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and

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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: Alabama (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Payne Opera House (about 500 feet away); Sequoyah | Socks | Song | Scenery (about 600 feet away); Fort Payne Residential Historic District (about 700 feet away); Main Street Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cherokee Indian Removal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Payne Cabin Historic Site (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Payne.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sequoyah (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Wills Town Mission (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fort Payne’s Fort (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Boom Town Historic District (was

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 23, 2023

2. Whittler's Corner Marker

about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.