3 Amazing Murals to Check Out in Dothan

Dothan is famous for its many beautiful murals, which can be found scattered throughout the town’s streets and inside buildings. Most of them capture important aspects and moments of Dothan’s and Alabama’s history.

After a tour of the city, one can quickly see why Dothan is called Alabama’s Mural City. Take a day trip and check out some of our favorite murals in the area.

1. The Steamboat Era

In the 1800s, roads were sparse and steamboats were the most efficient forms of travel. This is a beautiful mural that commemorates the area’s steamboat heritage — a massively important part of Alabama’s identity. It captures the Chattahoochee River in all its glory, as well as the boats that navigated it. This mural is on North Foster Street.

2. DeSoto’s Journey Through the Wiregrass Region

This mural takes a look back to the Spanish exploration party that traveled through the region, bringing European influence to North America. The mural features explorer DeSoto and his party meeting the Creek Indians. This mural is on Museum Avenue and Poplar Head.

3. The Dothan Riot

This is an action-packed snapshot of the 1889 tax riot that happened on the streets of Dothan. After Dothan was incorporated, a tax was placed on every commercial vehicle that came through the city. Two people died and several were wounded from this riot. The mural is located on South St. Andrews Street.

All the murals of Dothan paint a small portion of the rich and varied history of the area. Make sure you take some time to see them all.

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