The guided walks offered by the Athens-Limestone County Tourism included the
The walks are set for 1 hour but can last a bit longer, led by knowledgeable guides.
There were four in our group, including our guide, who took the Historic Downtown Athens Square walk.
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| Athens-Limestone County Tourism |
Our first stop was The Gulf Station, which was one of the full-service stations in Athens. It was owned by Jack Parks and Louis Speaks and was located at the corner of Market and Clinton streets.
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| The Gulf Station |
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Our next stop was the Train Depot:
From the 1850s-1970s the Louisville & Nashville Depot located between Market and Washington Streets |
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| Cistern |
Our next stop was the Cistern:
This cistern is the last remnant of Trinity School located here 1865-1907. The cistern was used to store rainwater collected from the roof.
No physical evidence remains of the Ross Hotel, the Chapman Quarters, and other buildings on this block, which played an essential role in Athens's history.
Trinity, a school for the children of former slaves, was established here, on the old Richardson property, in 1865, primarily through the efforts of Miss Mary Frances Wells, the school's principal and chief proponent.
Trinity Hall was built here in 1881-82, as a joint effort by the American Missionary Association and local African Americans who handmade and laid the bricks for the building. It burned in 1907 and was rebuilt the following year on the old Civil War fort site west of town.
This cistern is the last remnant of Trinity School located here 1865-1907. The cistern was used to store rainwater collected from the roof.
No physical evidence remains of the Ross Hotel, the Chapman Quarters, and other buildings on this block, which played an essential role in Athens's history.
Trinity, a school for the children of former slaves, was established here, on the old Richardson property, in 1865, primarily through the efforts of Miss Mary Frances Wells, the school's principal and chief proponent.
Trinity Hall was built here in 1881-82, as a joint effort by the American Missionary Association and local African Americans who handmade and laid the bricks for the building. It burned in 1907 and was rebuilt the following year on the old Civil War fort site west of town.
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| The Raisler Corner Building |
We stopped at The Raisler Corner building, which was sold to the Hendricks Brothers.
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| Scenes from Hobbs and Marion Streets |
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| North Side Square |
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| Second Confederate Monument |
We stopped in front of the Courthouse and were told the history of the first Confederate Monument:
We were told that the Confederate Monument located on the courthouse lawn was the second monument made. The first monument the soldiers did not like because its face was downward, making it look like they were defeated, so another memorial was created to replace it. The first monument is located in the Athens City Cemetery.
We were told that the Confederate Monument located on the courthouse lawn was the second monument made. The first monument the soldiers did not like because its face was downward, making it look like they were defeated, so another memorial was created to replace it. The first monument is located in the Athens City Cemetery.
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| UG White Mercantile Since 1917 |
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| Store Fronts on the Square, Athens |
After we finished the walking tour, we walked back to the Visitor Center, where I bought eight Postcards.
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| Postcards of Athens |
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| Postcards of Athens |
These are the four postcards that I bought:
1. Welcome to Athens, Limestone, and Alabama
2. Confederate Monument A Confederate soldier guards the Courthouse square
4. Hendrix Building Historic: The former Raisler Building
1. Post Office Mooresville is the oldest Post Office in Alabama that is still in use
4. L&N Depot in Elkmont, Alabama, is used for town meetings
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