Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Transportation and Commerce
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, May 26, 2023
1. Transportation and Commerce Marker
Inscription.
Transportation and Commerce. . In October. 1821, steamboat Harriett arrived at city wharf, introducing a new method of transporting goods as Montgomery became increasingly important market center for region. Until early years of 20th century Steamboats continued to ply river. In late 1830s building of railroad to Georgia began but not until 1851 was linkage made. With over 44 daily passenger trains serving city in 1890s. L and N Railroad built Union Station and the National Historic Landmark Train Shed. Commerce Street developed as wholesale district. Restored warehouses are now offices, and in 1980s municipal government adapted grain elevators for Amtrak station. (TO THE EAST)
In October. 1821, steamboat Harriett arrived at city wharf, introducing a new method of transporting goods as Montgomery became increasingly important market center for region. Until early years of 20th century Steamboats continued to ply river. In late 1830s building of railroad to Georgia began but not until 1851 was linkage made. With over 44 daily passenger trains serving city in 1890s. L and N Railroad built Union Station and the National Historic Landmark Train Shed. Commerce Street developed as wholesale district. Restored warehouses are now offices, and in 1980s municipal government adapted grain elevators for Amtrak station. (TO THE EAST)
Erected by City of Montgomery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1821.
Location. 32° 22.871′ N, 86° 18.845′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is on Water Street. Located on the Riverfront, behind Union Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally,
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this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
