Dothan Murals 2

For the last thirty years I have been making almost yearly trips to Dothan, Alabama with my Mother to visit her sister.  During out trip in May of 2011 I photographed as many of Dothan's murals as time would allow.  Regrettably, I only managed to get half of the twenty colorful and historic murals gracing the walls of buildings in the old downtown area of the city.  I was back in Dothan a few weeks ago, to attend a family funeral, but time did not allow me to go hunting for the ones I have missed.  Next trip, I will be better prepared with the addresses and let our GPS see to it that we get the rest in as little time as possible.


Last week I posted the first installment of these fantastic murals and you can view them by clicking here.  

Salute to the Peanut Industry 

Because of its significance to the entire Wiregrass region, the peanut was selected as the subject of the first mural commissioned and features Dr. George Washington Carver and the National Peanut Festival which is held in Dothan each year.  

Fort Scott

A crucial factor to the settlement of the Wiregrass area was safety.  Until the construction of Fort Scott, erected on the banks of the nearby Flint River, settlers steered clear of the Creeks and Red Sticks who roamed the area.  This mural is a fitting testament to hard work, dedication and progress.  

Mules of the Wiregrass

Mules were introduced to the area in the late 1800's quickly replacing horses and oxen in the fields and woods.  While considered stubborn and meaner than horses and oxen, mules played and important part in the growth of farms and the logging industry in the Wiregrass Region.  

There will be two more installments on these great murals posted on the next two editions of Monday Murals.  So be sure to stop back by.  

  

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