Eufaula in Barbour County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Eufaula Carnegie Library

Photographed by James L.Whitman, December 29, 2025

1. Eufaula Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. Between 1886 and 1919, businessman and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated more than $350 million or 90% of his fortune to various charities and libraries around the world. He donated $40 million to build 1,689 libraries in America. Alabama received 19 Carnegie Libraries. Build in 1904, the Eufaula Carnegie Library is only one of two still operating as a library in Alabama.

Erected 2024 by Robert Dowling Chapter National Society daughters of American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 2024.

Location. 31° 53.698′ N, 85° 8.712′ W. Marker is in Eufaula, Alabama, in Barbour County. It is at the intersection of North Eufaula Avenue and St James Place, on the right when traveling north on North Eufaula Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula AL 36027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep

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South,

in the Black Belt,

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 walking distance of this marker: Hart House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vietnam Veteran Park (about 600 feet away); Fire Bell from B. Young Fire Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of All World War II Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); The St. Julian Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Doughboy (approx. ¼ mile away); Chauncey Sparks (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eufaula.

Photographed by James L.Whitman, December 29, 2025

2. Eufaula Carnegie Library Marker

Photographed by James L.Whitman, January 1, 2026

3. Eufaula Carnegie Library Marker

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 10, 2026

4. Eufaula Carnegie Library & Marker

Marker is near the shrubs between the blue drop box and the white benches.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2025, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2025, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 3. submitted on January 2, 2026, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 4. submitted on June 11, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.