National Register of Historic Places

Fairfax Historic District

Valley, Chambers County, Alabama
Listed
September 23, 1999
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
99001177

About this property

The Fairfax Historic District in Valley, Alabama, United States, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is a 240-acre (97 ha) area roughly bounded by River Road, Spring Street, Lamer Street, Derson Street, Combs Street, and Cussetta Road in Valley. The district includes 372 contributing buildings, a contributing structure, and four contributing sites. The district is centered around a textile mill and the surrounding buildings, the majority of which are mill worker cottages. Other building include commercial, civic, recreational, and civic structures. The architect of the mill was a Mr. Agnew (or Agnue). The village was designed by landscape architect William B. Marquis, who later became a partner at Olmsted Brothers. Architectural styles include Colonial Revival, and Bungalow/Craftsman.

Location

Valley, Chambers County, Alabama
32.79400, -85.18574

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Fairfax Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fairfax Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Fairfax Historic District?

Fairfax Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fairfax Historic District?

The period of significance for Fairfax Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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