Saltmarsh Hall

Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009

1. Saltmarsh Hall Marker

Inscription.
In the late 1850s, Cahaba experienced a building boom. Everyone expected the town to prosper because of the new railroad. One of the first large brick structures built in this prosperous period was completed in 1856 by Dr. Saltmarsh.

He wanted the town to have a large hall for public occasions. The second floor was fitted up as a concert or exhibition hall. Many fancy dress balls were held here.

A small cellar from this structure is still visible today.

Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 32° 19.098′ N, 87° 5.79′ W. Marker was in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. It was on 1st Street North, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Vine Street, Orrville AL 36767, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Black Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain,

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 location: A different marker also named Saltmarsh Hall (here, next to this

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marker); a different marker also named A Courthouse Reduced to Rubble (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Downtown Cahawba (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Depot and Commissary (about 300 feet away); Cahaba First State Capital (about 400 feet away); Drug Store & the Rooms Above (about 400 feet away); The Mound at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.

Other markers no longer nearby. A Courthouse Reduced to Rubble (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Dallas County Courthouse (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Welcome to Downtown Cahawba (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Commissary - R.R. Depot (was about

Saltmarsh Hall Marker that replaced this one. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 1, 2020

2. Saltmarsh Hall Marker that replaced this one.

300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Vine Street (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. This marker was replaced by a newer marker, also titled "Saltmarsh Hall" with some of the same text.

Also see . . . Old Cahawba, "Alabama's most famous Ghost Town". (Submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,121 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on June 1, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.