Arley in Winston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Nathan, Alabama
Old Country Town
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, May 29, 2011
1. Nathan, Alabama Marker
Inscription.
Nathan, Alabama. Old Country Town. Post office established May 9, 1908. Named for the first postmaster, Nathan B. Langley, who was succeeded by Robert C. Walker and David H. Hamner. Post office discontinued June 30, 1915; housed in a general store operated on this site by ,
Warren Hamner. patriarch of the Hamner family, successful merchant, community leader, and faithful churchman. Just east of this site stood old Nathan School, built as a church in 1898 and adapted for use as a school in 1911. First teacher was Robert F. Estes; the last, Mrs. Mollye Hamner Barron. In 1923 the school was consolidated with others to form Meek School.
Post office established May 9, 1908. Named for the first postmaster, Nathan B. Langley, who was succeeded by Robert C. Walker and David H. Hamner. Post office discontinued June 30, 1915; housed in a general store operated on this site by
Warren Hamner
patriarch of the Hamner family, successful merchant, community leader, and faithful churchman. Just east of this site stood old Nathan School, built as a church in 1898 and adapted for use as a school in 1911. First teacher was Robert F. Estes; the last, Mrs. Mollye Hamner Barron. In 1923 the school was consolidated with others to form Meek School.
Erected 1977 by The Arley Community Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1861.
Location. 34° 4.924′ N, 87° 11.8′ W. Marker is in Arley, Alabama, in Winston County. Marker is at the intersection of Helicon Road (County Route 77) and Nathan Loop Raod (County Route 1285), on the right when traveling west on Helicon Road. Marker located next to the Old Nathan Grocery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1171 Helicon Road, Arley AL 35541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Nathan, Alabama Marker next to the Old Nathan Grocery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 30, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
