Evergreen in Conecuh County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
City of Evergreen
The Emerald City
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
1. City of Evergreen Marker (Side 1)
Evergreen, the county seat of Conecuh County, is located in the central part of the county on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. Founded in 1819 by James Cosey, George Andrews and the Clough Brothers, Evergreen was originally known as "Coseys Old Field." Reverend Alexander Travis, the uncle of William Barrett Travis, from the famous Battle of the Alamo, came along and began calling it Evergreen. Evergreen had a population of 500 in 1870. It was incorporated on March 28, 1875. At the 2000 census, the population was 3,630.
The name "Conecuh" comes from the Muscogee Native American word "econneka," meaning "land of cane," which refers to the great amounts of native cane that once grew in the area. Evergreen was made famous by decorating the White House with smilax for President Grover Cleveland, which was the basis for the previous motto, "Evergreen Decorates America." Having an abundance of natures own green foliage led to Evergreens present motto, "The Emerald City."
Erected 2010 by the Alabama Tourism Department and the City of Evergreen.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these
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Location. 31° 25.973′ N, 86° 57.32′ W. Marker is in Evergreen, Alabama, in Conecuh County. It is at the intersection of East Front Street and Depot Square, on the right when traveling west on East Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 East Front Street, Evergreen AL 36401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 walking distance of this marker: The Louisville and Nashville Depot (here, next
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
2. City of Evergreen Marker (Side 2)
Also see . . .
1. Listening Post-Observation Post blog about marker. (Submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
2. City of Evergreen website. (Submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia article on City of Evergreen. (Submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
3. Train Depot entrance.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
4. Train Depot along East Front Street
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
5. Train Depot along railroad tracks.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
6. On the National Register of Historic Places
Built in 1907.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
7. Marker noting renovation of depot.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 7, 2015
8. Track crossing and view of Evergreen Historic District in front of Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,822 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 8, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
