Cahaba in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Crocheron's Row
Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009
1. Crocheron's Row Marker
This cellar marks the spot where David and Nicholas Crocheron built a large 2 story brick row. It was completed in 1822. At that time, most of Cahawba's stores were in log cabins. The brothers had previously built the town's other brick structure, the Statehouse.
This building contained eight different stores or offices, equally divided between the two floors. It was 80 feet long and 42 feet wide. The Statehouse measured only 58 by 43 feet.
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 32° 19.16′ N, 87° 5.745′ W. Marker was in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. It could be reached from 2nd Street North near Vine Street. On a trail at the end of Vine Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Orrville AL 36767, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: General Lafayette Visits Cahawba (a few steps from this marker); The Hole That Was Once a Row (a few steps from this marker); Death in the Street (a few steps from this marker); Drug Store & the Rooms Above (within shouting distance of this marker); Yankees in Cahawba (within shouting distance of this marker); A River of Riches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saltmarsh Hall (about 400 feet away); Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Brick Store (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Cahaba Drug Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Crocheron Columns (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Saltmarsh Hall (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Old Cahawba, "Alabama's most famous Ghost Town". (Submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Photographed by Tim Carr, August 15, 2009
2. The Once Busy Street Next to Crocheron's Row
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,055 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 20, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
