Westover in Shelby County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Town of Westover

Celebrating our Future while Preserving our History

Photographed by David J Gaines, January 8, 2013

1. Town of Westover Marker

Inscription. Located in Shelby County, the Town of Westover was established in 1901. Originally called Weldon or Cobb, Westover received its name from the AB&A Railroad. Westover was a passenger and mail stop. The Old Rock School served the children of the area in the 1940s and 1950s. As the sawmills and schools closed, the sewer line, new homes and businesses brought positive growth and change to the area. Incorporated in 2001, Westover is governed by a mayor and five-member city council. At the time of the dedication of this historical marker in 2010, the elected officials were Mayor J. Mark McLaughlin and council members: Samuel L. Mann, Larry Riggins, Annette S. Taylor, Andrea Hunter and Jeanne Champion Fisch. The city clerk was Wayne Jones.

Erected 2010 by Alabama Tourism Department and the Town of Westover.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Tourism Department series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 33° 21.524′ N, 86° 31.138′ W. Marker is in Westover, Alabama, in Shelby County. It is on County Route 280, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Westover town hall on Shelby County Road 280 (old US Hwy 280). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westover AL 35185, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area.

It is also 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mount Tabor United Methodist Church Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Harpersville Garden of Memories (approx. 4.9 miles away); Historic Harpersville (approx. 4.9 miles away); Old Sterrett Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Old Quinn Burying Ground (approx. 6.3 miles away); Town of Vincent (approx. 6½ miles away); City Of Chelsea (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Crane Home (approx. 6.7 miles away).

Photographed by David J Gaines, January 8, 2013

2. Town of Westover Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,026 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.