The Founding of Alabaster - Alabaster, AL
N 33° 13.922 W 086° 49.568
16S E 516199 N 3677024
Alabaster, AL was named for its quality of its lime rock and the lime industry
Waymark Code: WMFB2Z
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/22/2012
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The Founding of Alabaster historical marker is a standard Alabama Tourism Department metal marker with the Alabama Great Seal at the top. The marker is located at the Alabaster Senior Center. The marker was placed by Alabama Tourism Department and the City of Alabaster.
Marker Name: The Founding of Alabaster
Marker Type: Urban
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Marker Text:
Alabaster was named for its quality of lime rock and the lime industry. In 1925, Joseph E. Walker opened the first retail business. The Alabaster lime rock plant was established in 1929 by George L. Scott Sr. The railroad shipping point became known as “Scott Rock.” By 1933, the village had grown and was referred to as “Alabaster-on the-Highway.” The first post office in Alabaster opened in 1951 and the first bank opened in 1952. Alabaster was incorporated on February 23, 1953. In 1959, Shelby Memorial Hospital was established as the first hospital in Shelby County. The first shopping center opened in 1964 and 2005 was the beginning of the Colonial Promenade.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2010
Marker Number: None
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