Auburn in Lee County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Lathe
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011
1. The Lathe Marker
Built in Selma, Alabama, during the early part of the Civil War for the manufacture of military supplies for the Confederate Army. During the war an attempt was made to move it to Columbus, Georgia to prevent its being seized by Federal troops. En route, it was buried for a time near Irondale, Alabama. When the danger of capture had passed, it was dug up and moved to Columbus, where it was used for boring cannon until the end of the war. After the war, the lathe was used by the Birmingham Rolling Mills, which later became part of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company. In 1936 that company presented this historic lathe to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.Erected 1952 by Alpha Phi Omega.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 32° 36.298′ N, 85° 28.964′ W. Marker is in Auburn, Alabama, in Lee County. Marker can be reached from South College Street, on the right when traveling south. The Lathe is located on the north side of Samford
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The East Alabama Methodist College (here, next to this marker); Auburn WWI Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Alabama Male College (about 400 feet away); Auburn University Chapel (about 400 feet away); Auburn University (about 400 feet away); Desegregation at Auburn (about 500 feet away); Auburn - Alabama (about 600 feet away); Auburn 1865~Present / The "Loveliest Village" (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011
2. The Lathe and Marker
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011
3. The Lathe
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, January 16, 2011
4. The Lathe
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,047 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
