Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Water Avenue
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. Water Avenue Marker
This was the main business artery of one of central Alabamas major commercial centers. During the War Between the States Selma was the Confederacys most important military depot in the lower south. The arsenal and naval foundry were located here and the St. James Hotel provided housing for officers and personnel. When Federal forces occupied Selma in 1865 all of the war-supporting industries and much of the city were burned. Following the war, cotton speculation created a boom (1870-1890) and new buildings replaced the burned ones.
National Register of Historic Places, 12-2-72
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 32° 24.405′ N, 87° 1.088′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is at the intersection of Water Avenue and Washington Street
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. 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 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 marker: This Tablet Commemorates the Visit of Lafayette (here, next to this marker); St. James Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Selma-Dallas Countys 1st Bridge 1884-1940 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette's Tour (within shouting distance of this marker); 'Bloody Sunday' Attack at Edmund Pettus Bridge / U.S. Congress Approves Voting Rights Act of 1965 (about 300 feet away); Edmund Pettus Bridge (about 400 feet away); The Sleeping Prophet (about 600 feet away); Sgt Robert Weakley Patton (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selma.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Selma Movement (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. Water Avenue Marker on the right in the shadow
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
3. Water Avenue and The St. James Hotel
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
4. Example of Buildings Along Water Avenue
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
5. Example of Buildings Along Water Avenue (Right Side of The Bridge)
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
6. The Backside of the Buildings Along Water Avenue Hanging on the banks of the Alabama River
North of the Edmund Pettus Bridge
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
7. The Backside of the Buildings Along Water Avenue Hanging on the banks of the Alabama River
South of the Edmund Pettus Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,948 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
