historic markers: The Southern Boundary of the United States
- 07/30/08 04:28 AM
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com This historic marker is located just south of Dothan at the Florida State line, erected on the east side of the highway. From the Historic Chattahoochee Commission website: Southern Boundary of the United States, 1795-1819 Location: Located on Highway 231 at Ellicott's Crossing. Marker Dedication or Erection Date: October 27, 1995 Marker Text: On October 27, 1795, the United States concluded the Treaty of San Lorenzo with Spain, establishing 31 north latitude as the boundary between its southern territory and West Florida. Despite Spanish delays, commissions representing the two countries … (0 comments)
historic markers: Poplar Head - Where Dothan was born
- 02/13/08 02:15 AM
At the corner of East Main Street and Museum Street in downtown Dothan, there is a small park. Today, it is a gathering place for different events throughout the year, or even a place to enjoy an outdoor lunch. Many years ago, this was the spot where a spring, called Poplar Head Spring, served as a meeting place for Indian traders. Later, this was where the first families settled in what was later to become the city of Dothan.
Across the street is the location of an old mule stable, which for many years in the early 1900’s was one … (1 comments)
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com This historic marker is located just south of Dothan at the Florida State line, erected on the east side of the highway.;)
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