Axis in Mobile County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Kirk House

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2023

1. Kirk House Marker

Inscription. The house was designed and constructed by Donald Kirk in 1914 for his parents Charles Martin and Mary Harding Kirk. He studied civil engineering at Auburn University and graduated from Columbia University's School of Mines in 1910. The house is an excellent representative of American Craftsman architecture. Original exterior features include the terra cotta tile roof, wraparound porch, windows, doors, land- scaped yard and gardens. Interior features include original wooden trim, doors, floors, mantles, plaster walls and ceilings.

The Kirk family settled here in the early 1900s. In 1905, they were instrumental in naming the community Axis, which came from a list of available US Postal Service names. The saw mills along with timber and satsuma cultivation helped the community grow to include a two-room school, church, packing house, train depot, general store and post office. The reduced lumber business, Great Depression and World War I all led to the community's decline. By the end of World War II very few original settlers were left in Axis, but the community has continued to this day.
The house was listed in the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 2009.

Erected by the Alabama Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is

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listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 30° 55.859′ N, 88° 1.674′ W. Marker is in Axis, Alabama, in Mobile County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 43 south of Lucas Road, on the right when traveling south. Located next to tho house and not visible from the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11525 Hwy 43 S, Axis AL 36505, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Old Mobile (approx. 1.8 miles away); Ellicott's Stone (approx. 4½ miles away); St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (approx. 7.4 miles away); Baldwin County WWI Monument (approx. 9.8 miles away); The Society War of 1812 in the State of Alabama (approx. 9.8 miles away); Sea Coast Mortar (approx. 9.8 miles away); First Creek War (approx. 9.8 miles away); Baldwin County World War II Memorial (approx. 9.8 miles away).

Regarding Kirk House. The Kirk House & Gardens are the perfect place for garden weddings and receptions in the heirloom and native plant garden. Since 2000, historic Kirk House & Gardens has provided the perfect

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2023

2. Kirk House Marker

setting for weddings, receptions, dinner and anniversary parties in the Mobile, AL area.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2023

3. Kirk House & Marker

Another view of the Kirk House. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2023

4. Another view of the Kirk House.

Entrance sign for the Kirk House. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 24, 2023

5. Entrance sign for the Kirk House.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 24, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.