National Register of Historic Places

Malbis Plantation

Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama
Listed
May 9, 2011
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11000238

About this property

Malbis is an unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The community lies at the crossroads of U.S. 90 and Alabama State Route 181 just south of I-10. Portions of the settlement are today within the city limits of both Daphne and Spanish Fort. The city of Loxley lies to the east. Malbis is considered a community or populated place but is not identified in the United States Census. It is part of the Daphne–Fairhope–Foley Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Malbis Plantation was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in May 2011.

Location

10145 US 90
Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama
30.65408, -87.84588

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Nearby Battles

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When was Malbis Plantation listed on the National Register?

Malbis Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2011.

What type of historic resource is Malbis Plantation?

Malbis Plantation is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Malbis Plantation is recorded as the listed era.

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