Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District

Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District

The Athens Courthouse Square Commercial District is located in Athens, Alabama, near the Limestone County Courthouse. Due to the destruction of buildings during the Civil War and major fires that occurred in the late-1800s, this district largely dates from the early twentieth century. Between the 19...

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Main Author: Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
Format: Electronic
Published: Auburn University Libraries
Subjects:
Cultural resources
Online Access:https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1039
format Electronic
collection Alabama Cultural Resource Survey Collection
building Auburn University
publisher Auburn University Libraries
topic Cultural resources
spellingShingle Cultural resources
Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District
Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
fulltopic Cultural resources
Historic Districts; Athens, AL; Limestone County, AL
description The Athens Courthouse Square Commercial District is located in Athens, Alabama, near the Limestone County Courthouse. Due to the destruction of buildings during the Civil War and major fires that occurred in the late-1800s, this district largely dates from the early twentieth century. Between the 1910s and 1920s, Athens saw a rise in development due to increase in manufacturing, and in 1930s the electricity provided by the TVA. There are notable buildings located within the district such as the current post office building.
spelling Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic DistrictDylan Tucker, University of North AlabamaHistoric Districts; Athens, AL; Limestone County, ALThe Athens Courthouse Square Commercial District is located in Athens, Alabama, near the Limestone County Courthouse. Due to the destruction of buildings during the Civil War and major fires that occurred in the late-1800s, this district largely dates from the early twentieth century. Between the 1910s and 1920s, Athens saw a rise in development due to increase in manufacturing, and in 1930s the electricity provided by the TVA. There are notable buildings located within the district such as the current post office building.Alabama Cultural Resource Survey1997Texthttps://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/1039Thomas, Phil. "Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District." National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. Accessed August 5, 2015.
title Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District
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author Dylan Tucker, University of North Alabama
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