Shorter in Macon County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Shorter, Alabama
A New Town in an Older Community
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
1. Shorter, Alabama Marker
Shorter was originally called Cross Keys for the birthplace in South Carolina of an early settler, J.H. Howard. It was later named Shorter for former Alabama Governor John Gill Shorter. The town embodies the memories of the proud Creek Indian Nation, the Old South, and the Civil Rights Movement. It was originally a part of Creek Indian Territory and now a part of Macon County, which was created in 1832. Shorter is home to several state historical sites and boasts one of the longest stretches of the Old Federal Road built in 1804. Although the community has existed for more than a century, Shorter was not officially incorporated until February 29, 1984. Over the years, the town has been guided in its growth and development by dedicated leaders and enriched by the many citizens who call Shorter home. At the time of this marker dedication, elected officers included Mayor Willie Mae Powell, elected in 1998, and council members Desiev Howard, Betty Jeter, Edward Pollard, Rhonda McCloud, and Derrick McCloud. Harold D. Powell was the town clerk.
Erected 2010 by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Town of Shorter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 1984.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Stiggins (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Trail of Methodism (approx. 2.9 miles away); Prairie Farms Resettlement Community (approx. 4 miles away); Tukabatchee / Tokvpvcce (approx. 6 miles away); Lucas Tavern (approx. 7.3 miles away); The Oaks Plantation (approx. 7.6 miles away); Lucas Hill Cemetery (approx. 7.7 miles away); Brewer Memorial Church (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shorter.
Also see . . . Town website. (Submitted on October 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Additional commentary.
1. The First Mayor and City Council of Shorter
The first Mayor and City council of Shorter were elected in 1984 just after incorporation. The first Mayor
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
2. Shorter, Alabama Marker & Old Shorter School
— Submitted June 18, 2022, by Sara L. Armstrong of Alpharetta, Georgia.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
3. Old Shorter School (Now closed)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
4. Shorter, Alabama Municipal Center
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
5. Shorter Town Hall
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
6. Shorter, Alabama Emergency Operations Center
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 2, 2014
7. Shorter, Alabama Post Office
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 110 times this year. Last updated on July 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 2, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
