Boddie Law Office at Dayton, AL (built ca. 1858, listed on the ARLH)
This small brick building, known as the “Boddie” Law Office, is one of the few remaining buildings in Dayton, AL. It was built by Oliver B. Boddie and his brother, John E. Boddie around 1858. These brothers were graduates of the Cumberland School of …
learn moreThe Old Cemetery at Dayton, AL (c. 1830s – present)
Settlement of Dayton began in the early 19th century, with a town survey done and a “public well” established in 1832. The post office was established in 1837. The town was incorporated on January 13, 1844. The old Dayton cemetery contains graves of so …
learn moreUnited Methodist Church at Dayton, AL (completed 1851; recorded in HABS)
This Methodist church in Dayton is one of oldest churches in Marengo County. The first Methodist-Episcopal Church in Dayton was built in 1819 of logs donated by Benjamin Glover. The next church was constructed prior to 1830. The current church was comp …
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