Dothan in Houston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Houston County
Photographed By David J Gaines, February 12, 2011
1. Houston County Marker
After much politicking, on February 9, 1903, delegates from this area, T.M. Espy, Byrd Farmer, and George H. Malone, were successful in getting a bill passed in the State Legislature to form a new county from parts of Henry, Dale, and Geneva counties. The new county was named Houston after former Governor George S Houston. On March 16, 1903 an election was held to choose a new county seat and Dothan won. In 1905 the Houston County courthouse was dedicated on this corner. In 1960 the first building was torn down and a new one was constructed. The new building opened in April, 1962. The 1962 building was renovated in 2002.Erected 2003 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission, Houston County Commission, Houston County Centennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1968.
Location. 31° 13.436′ N, 85° 23.601′ W. Marker is in Dothan, Alabama, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of North Oates Street (Business U.S. 231) and West Main Street (Business U.S.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1905 Houston County Courthouse Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Commercial Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Federal Building (about 600 feet away); Dothan Opera House (about 700 feet away); The Founding of Dothan, Alabama (about 800 feet away); A Memorial to the Fallen (about 800 feet away); Johnny Mack Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dothan.
Photographed By David J Gaines, February 12, 2011
2. Houston County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 937 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
