National Register of Historic Places

Verbena

Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama
Listed
January 19, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76002238

About this property

Verbena, also known as Summerfield, is an unincorporated community in southeastern Chilton County, Alabama, United States. Named for the indigenous flower, Verbena developed into a popular resort location for the more affluent citizenry of Montgomery, the state's capital, during the yellow fever outbreaks of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many stately homes, some of which have undergone recent renovation and restoration, line the streets of the town as a reminder of this historic past. The town was built beside the railroad currently owned by CSX Transportation. In its heyday, Verbena had two hotels, a bank, a post office, and a general store. Many of those buildings are gone or boarded up today, but the Verbena United Methodist Church still stands on County Road 59 near the town's center. According to the U.S. Census in 1890, Verbena showed a population of 756, making it the largest community in Chilton County at that time.

Location

Verbena, Chilton County, Alabama
32.75543, -86.51250

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Verbena listed on the National Register?

Verbena was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Verbena?

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

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