3 Important Historic Sites in Dothan

Mar 25, 2019

Dothan was the center of Alabama’s industry and commerce in the 1800s, and because of its rich history, the area is home to several historic landmarks and sites. Here are some of the most important locations worth visiting.

Watson Cabin

Watson Cabin is one of six historic sites that are positioned within Landmark Park. Built in the 1860s, it originally sat along the Choctawhatchee River, and it was once the home of Dale County Probate Judge Frank O. Deese. It is a single-room cabin made from hewn logs, complete with three doors and two boarded windows.

Dothan Opera House

The Dothan Opera House is a 1915 building that is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The house is still used today for dance recitals, business meetings, community theater performances, and concerts. The Dothan Opera House seats 590 people and features a historic elevator and some of the best acoustics around. In fact, the Atlanta Symphony utilized the house when recording their albums.

Headland Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church sits in Landmark Park. It’s one of the few original structures that was built in the incorporated town of Wiregrass. The architecture is based on Carpenter Gothic, a popular style from the early 1800s. It features milled lumber and machined nails. Landmark Park acquired the Headland Presbyterian Church in 1981 and had it restored.

These are just a few important historic sites worth visiting in the Dothan area. Each one offers a unique look into its history.

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