Enterprise in Coffee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Rawls Hotel

Photographed by AGS Media, July 12, 2009

1. Rawls Hotel Marker

outside hotel entrance on South Main Street

Inscription. Original two-story brick structure built 1903 by Japheth Rawls, developer of some of earliest turpentine plants in Coffee County. Building remodeled 1928 and three-story wings added by Jesse P. Rawls, founder of first electric power system in Enterprise. Hotel was center for business and social gatherings until its closing in early 1970's. Listed on National Register of Historic Places 1980.

Erected 1982 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 31° 18.831′ N, 85° 51.22′ W. Marker is in Enterprise, Alabama, in Coffee County. It is on South Main Street (U.S. 84) 0 miles south of College Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in downtown Enterprise, on the sidewalk along the west side of South Main Street, in front of the hotel building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 South Main Street, Enterprise AL 36330, 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Boll Weevil Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Enterprise Depot (within shouting distance of this

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marker); First United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enterprise Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Obetus J. Waters Park (approx. 4.8 miles away); Town of Level Plains (approx. 4.8 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 5 miles away); Clintonville Academy (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Enterprise.

Regarding Rawls Hotel. Rawls Hotel is U.S. National Register of Historic Places listing #80000684, and was built in Mission/Spanish revival style per its design by John D.C. McKinnon, architect.

The best view of the building is the rear courtyard entrance along Railroad Street, which is the opposite side of the building from the marker.

Additional keywords. lodging bed & breakfast

Rawls Hotel, depot side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David J Gaines, April 15, 2012

2. Rawls Hotel, depot side

Rawls Hotel, street side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David J Gaines, April 15, 2012

3. Rawls Hotel, street side

Marker is to the right of the main entrance, in profile.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,423 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.