Pell City in St. Clair County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Pell City’s Historical Residential District
Photographed By David J Gaines, November 16, 2011
1. Pell City’s Historical Residential District Marker
Inscription.
Pell City’s Historical Residential District. . The earliest neighborhood in Pell City was the Residential District, located on the northern boundary of the Downtown Historic District. The Residential District was the preferred location for many of the earliest leaders involved in the growth and development of Pell City. The city was incorporated in 1891 and named for George Hamilton Pell of New York, a leading investor in the railroad that influenced the city’s location. The town almost disappeared after the Panic of 1893, but due to the vision and leadership of Sumter Cogswell, was revived in 1902. The homes of Sumter Cogswell and Green Evans, Pell City’s first mayor, are two of the earliest structures, dating from the late nineteenth century. The district is composed of sixteen full and partial blocks, centering on First, Second, and Third Avenues North and containing 105 historic structures. The majority of the houses date from 1902 to 1930. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2001.
The earliest neighborhood in Pell City was the Residential District, located on the northern boundary of the Downtown Historic District. The Residential District was the preferred location for many of the earliest leaders involved in the growth and development of Pell City. The city was incorporated in 1891 and named for George Hamilton Pell of New York, a leading investor in the railroad that influenced the city’s location. The town almost disappeared after the Panic of 1893, but due to the vision and leadership of Sumter Cogswell, was revived in 1902. The homes of Sumter Cogswell and Green Evans, Pell City’s first mayor, are two of the earliest structures, dating from the late nineteenth century. The district is composed of sixteen full and partial blocks, centering on First, Second, and Third Avenues North and containing 105 historic structures. The majority of the houses date from 1902 to 1930. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 2001.
Erected 2003 by Alabama Historical Association. (Marker Number None.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1818.
Location.
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33° 35.321′ N, 86° 17.062′ W. Marker is in Pell City, Alabama, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 21st Street North, on the right when traveling east on 2nd Avenue North. The marker is located at 2nd Avenue North and 21st Street North. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pell City AL 35125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Pell City’s Historical Residential District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
