Dothan in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Boiled Peanuts

— Hungry for History —

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, September 20, 2025

1. Boiled Peanuts Marker

Inscription. As early as 1907, salted green peanuts boiled in brine were sold during the summer months throughout Dothan, "Peanut Capital of the World."

Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Hungry for History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 31° 16.886′ N, 85° 28.21′ W. Marker is in Dothan, Alabama, in Houston County. It is on University Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 University Drive, Dothan AL 36303, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Town of Midland City (approx. 2.9 miles away); Boyhood Home of Rev. Bob Jones (approx. 3.2 miles away); Richmond - First County Seat Henry County / Richmond - First County Seat Dale County (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Mack M. Matthews School (approx. 5.1 miles away); First Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 5½ miles away); Atlantic Coastline Passenger Station (approx. 5.8 miles away); Dothan Dixie Standpipe

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 5.8 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dothan.

Also see . . . Boiled Peanuts Marker unveiled at Troy University - Dothan, AL (Youtube, 1:02). ‘A "Hungry for History" marker is unveiled at Troy University's campus in Dothan, Alabama noting the city's importance as a landmark in the history of salted boiled peanuts! Sponsored by the William C. Pomeroy Foundation, the new historical marker is at the East Entrance of Adams Hall at Troy University - Dothan. It details how salted, green peanuts were boiled in brine and commercially sold in Dothan prior to 1907! The city and especially US 231 that passes through it is still known for its boiled peanut stands today. Rachael Cox, MBA and Dr. Kerry Palmer of Troy University did the unveiling honors! Dr. Martin T. Oliff of Troy University presented the history of the boiled peanut.’ (Submitted on September 22, 2025.)

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, September 20, 2025

2. Boiled Peanuts Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.