The Jackson County Historical Associations efforts to revitalize the downtown area of Scottsboro. Many folks have volunteered their time and money toward the purchase and remodeling of the old Scottsboro Depot. Positive citizen effort to revitalize and restore Downtown Historical Scottsboro. The Scottsboro Depot is rich in local history. The Depot was the site of a skirmish during the Civil War and shows the scar of at least one Confederate cannonball while the Depot was under Union control. Built in 1857 it is the oldest surviving building in Scottsboro. The Court House Clock Tower can be seen in the background of the first photo. The old roman numeral clock face from the old Court House clock is kept at the Depot and will most likely be used in a future display. The Depot is located on the corner of North Houston Street and Maple Avenue.
Today the quarterly meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association was held at the Depot. A report was given as to the projects progress. Many citizens were recognized for their efforts. The Depot Committee is soliciting monetary and local railroad history of Scottsboro donations. It was mentioned that former Mayor Louis Price was instrumental in negotiating the acquisition of the depot from the railroad. In other business Ms. Donna Haslip reported that the wrought iron rails around the Court House Gazebo were rescued from the dumpster and will be auctioned at the Scottsboro Auction Center on February the 2nd. The auction begins at 5PM and all proceeds will go to the Jackson County Historical Association.
The City of Scottsboro has acquired Federal Grants to improve the area. There will be sidewalk and lighting improvements made from the Heritage Center up North Houston Streets and over to the Depot.
Further information concerning this ongoing project may be obtained by contacting the Director of the Scottsboro/Jackson County Heritage Center at 256-259-2122.
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