Brewton in Escambia County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 14, 2015
1. Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation Marker
Inscription.
Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation. . The Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation was energized at this site on September 12, 1939, sending electric power flowing into 75 homes and businesses in rural areas of Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe and Baldwin Counties for the first time. The Cooperative was organized under an Executive Order signed by President F. D. Roosevelt on May 11, 1935. The organizing directors were Ben L. Martin, Jack McGowin, H. W. Pruett, A. M. Coley, C. B. Moore, E. M. Amos and Alvin Mixon. Corporation attorney was Thomas McMillan. Manager was Joe Larkins. The Cooperative's name was changed to Southern Pine Electric Cooperative on September 25, 1940.
The Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation was energized at this site on September 12, 1939, sending electric power flowing into 75 homes and businesses in rural areas of Escambia, Conecuh, Monroe and Baldwin Counties for the first time. The Cooperative was organized under an Executive Order signed by President F. D. Roosevelt on May 11, 1935. The organizing directors were Ben L. Martin, Jack McGowin, H. W. Pruett, A. M. Coley, C. B. Moore, E. M. Amos and Alvin Mixon. Corporation attorney was Thomas McMillan. Manager was Joe Larkins. The Cooperative's name was changed to Southern Pine Electric Cooperative on September 25, 1940.
Erected 1986 by the Southern Pine Electric Membership Corporation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rural Electrification 💡 series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1865.
Location. 31° 4.869′ N, 87° 6.742′ W. Marker is in Brewton, Alabama, in Escambia County. Marker is on South Boulevard (U.S. 31) 0.1 miles south of Industrial Park Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2988 South Boulevard, Brewton AL 36426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.