Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Hart Station

Photographed by David J Gaines,

1. Hart Station Marker

Inscription. Erected by his friends and the Escambia County Bar Association in memory of James Edward Hart, Jr. (1942 – 1992), who contributed much to his community, his church and his profession. He loved trains. Due to his efforts, passenger service was reestablished in Brewton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 31° 6.329′ N, 87° 4.242′ W. Marker is in Brewton, Alabama, in Escambia County. It is at the intersection of St Joseph Ave (U.S. 31) and Deer Street, on the right when traveling north on St Joseph Ave. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brewton AL 36426, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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: Escambia County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bank of Brewton (about 400 feet away); The Leigh Place (about 600 feet away); The Robbins & McGowin Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ritz Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burnt Corn Park Cistern (approx. ¼ mile away); Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brewton.

More about this marker. The marker is located next to the CXT main line

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in a small park with a gazebo for train watching.

Hart Station Marker and park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David J Gaines, August 9, 2010

2. Hart Station Marker and park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2010, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,457 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2010, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.