Whatley Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Whatley Historic District

Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama
Listed
April 29, 1998
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000409

About this property

The Whatley Historic District is a historic district in the community of Whatley, Alabama, United States. Whatley was founded with the establishment of a railroad depot in 1887, along the then-newly constructed railroad between Mobile and Selma. It was incorporated as a town in 1901. The historic district features examples of Craftsman, Queen Anne, and regional vernacular architecture. Spread over 45 acres (18 ha) with 17 contributing buildings and one object, it is roughly bounded by the Whatley Road from Grove Hill to the railroad tracks. It is a part of the Clarke County Multiple Property Submission and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1998.

Location

Whatley, Clarke County, Alabama
31.65079, -87.70598

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fort Sinquefield
Early Republic
0.7 mi
Cleveland, Stephen Beech, House
Industrial
3 mi
Coate, John A., House
Industrial
5.5 mi
Dickinson House
Early Republic
5.7 mi
Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District
Early Republic
5.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Burnt Corn Creek (Creek War)
1813Early Republic
4.7 mi
Fort Sinquefield Massacre (1813)
1813Early Republic
8.7 mi
Fort Mims Massacre (August 30, 1813)
1813Early Republic
12.6 mi

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When was Whatley Historic District listed on the National Register?

Whatley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Whatley Historic District?

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

What is the period of significance for Whatley Historic District?

The period of significance for Whatley Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.

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