National Register of Historic Places

Thomasville Historic District

Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama
Listed
February 12, 1999
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
99000151

About this property

The Thomasville Historic District is a historic district in the city of Thomasville, Alabama, United States. Thomasville was founded in 1888, along the then newly constructed railroad between Mobile and Selma. The city's business district suffered a major fire in 1899, with only one brick building surviving. The historic district features examples of early commercial, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and regional vernacular architecture. The historic district is centered on the old business district and is roughly bounded by U.S. Highway 43, West Front Street, Wilson Street, and West Third Street. It is a part of the Clarke County Multiple Property Submission and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1999.

Location

Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama
31.91662, -87.73635

Categories

COMMERCECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Alston-Cobb House
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Nearby Battles

Canoe Fight Nov 12 1813
1813Early Republic
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Questions about this property

When was Thomasville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Thomasville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 12, 1999.

What type of historic resource is Thomasville Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Thomasville Historic District?

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

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