Landmarks of Dekalb County, Alabama Inc.

Landmarks of Dekalb County, Alabama Inc. Since 1969, we are dedicated to saving our history in DeKalb County for future generations. Hunt Hall, the Hosiery Museum, & the Council Bluff School.

Landmarks’ issues publications, maintains interpretive exhibits, and conserves historical properties such as the Opera House, the old Cabin Fort Site, Wills Town Mission Cemetery, Wills Valley School, Richard C. All accomplishments by Landmarks are made possible through volunteer labor and the financial support of citizens interested in the preservation of arts and the sponsorship of cultural even

ts. Office hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00am-2pm
Museum hours:
Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm

03/04/2025

Check out our new Women's History Month digital exhibit on display in Hunt Hall! We're open Fridays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

March is Women's History Month and we're celebrating the women in our community. Come by the Hosiery Museum from 10am-2p...
03/01/2025

March is Women's History Month and we're celebrating the women in our community. Come by the Hosiery Museum from 10am-2pm and check out our new digital exhibit on display.

Today is the last day to see our digital exhibit on Black History at Landmarks. The Hosiery Museum is open from 10am-2pm...
02/28/2025

Today is the last day to see our digital exhibit on Black History at Landmarks. The Hosiery Museum is open from 10am-2pm, come by and say hi!

02/17/2025

One of DeKalb County’s sons.
02/14/2025

One of DeKalb County’s sons.

Celebrate National Freedom Day & Black History Month by visiting Landmarks of DeKalb and check out our digital exhibit o...
02/01/2025

Celebrate National Freedom Day & Black History Month by visiting Landmarks of DeKalb and check out our digital exhibit on display in Hunt Hall for the month of February.

01/20/2025

01/01/2025
It’s very close folks!
12/22/2024

It’s very close folks!

Three Alabama cities — Opelika, Fort Payne, and Millry — are battling it out to determine which community in Alabama has the best Christmas decorations! 🎄❄️

And your vote can make the deciding difference! Cast your vote at the link in our replies 👇

12/21/2024

The Hosiery Museum will be closed until after the New Year.
Happy Holidays!

Looking for that perfect gift for a history buff or vintage news enthusiast? Then look no further! Iven Harville's book ...
12/05/2024

Looking for that perfect gift for a history buff or vintage news enthusiast? Then look no further! Iven Harville's book "The Boom of Fort Payne Through Newspapers" is on sale for $25 through the holidays. Iven has provided Landmarks of DeKalb with numerous Boom Era items that are on display in Hunt Hall and can also be found in this book.

This publication is available for purchase during our Hosiery Museum hours which are Fridays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

If you need to find a volume of "The DeKalb Legend," "The Vagabond Dreamer," "The Legend of Buster Duggan" or "Honoring Them: A History of WWII Veterans of DeKalb County, Alabama" we also have Landmarks of DeKalb publications available for purchase.

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12/03/2024

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past twelve years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Landmarks of DeKalb County was founded in 1969 as the nonprofit county historical association dedicated to the history of the people and places in DeKalb County, Alabama. Landmarks issues publications, maintains interpretive exhibits, and conserves historic properties as part of its mission of "saving our history for future generations."
Donations can be made through our website:
https://www.landmarksdekalbal.org/membership-landmarks.../
or
PayPal: http://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=AG7JB5X6HCE5Y

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11/28/2024

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November is Model Railroad Month, and there’s no better time to check out the Wills Valley Model Railroaders' exhibit! Located at 500 Gault Ave., right upstairs by the Opera House, this impressive setup brings the magic of trains to life. Open every Tuesday night from 5-7 p.m., it's the perfect stop for train enthusiasts of all ages!

Address

510 Gault Avenue N
Fort Payne, AL
35967

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12568456888

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Check out our new Women's History Month digital exhibit on display in Hunt Hall! We're open Fridays & Saturdays from 10am-2pm. #mydekalbhistory #mydekalb #WomensHistoryMonth

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Sacred Harp Singing at Council Bluff School
Sacred Harp Singing at Council Bluff School

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Check out our events during Boom Days! Annual Book Sale 10am-3pm in Hunt Hall. Author Larry Craze will be there with his book “Yet A Remnant.” Matt Combs & Family with James Bryan featuring Will Dooley on stage at the Fort Payne Opera House @2pm. See y’all there!

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Don’t forget: This weekend is #HolidayOpenHouse! Get your shopping in early downtown, and be sure to swing by the Hosiery Museum for Landmarks of Dekalb County, Alabama Inc. publications, shirts, stickers and more! Our museum features artifacts from our area’s 2 “Boom Days” from coal & iron to hosiery, and lots of stories in between too! Open 12-4 Friday and 10-2 Saturday

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Since 1969, Landmarks, the Historic Association of Dekalb County, Alabama, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, has worked diligently to save the intriguing history of this area so that future generations have the opportunity to appreciate, enjoy and experience many things that have shaped this community, and who we are today; a resilient people who never give up, are full of love for our past, and who give new purpose to historic buildings, while striving to present our mission in way to encourage the next generation to carry on this passion. Landmarks issues publications documenting our past, maintains interpretive exhibits, and conserves historical properties such as the Fort Payne Opera House, the old Cabin Fort Site - a key landmark for the Trail of Tears, Wills Town Mission Cemetery, Wills Valley School, Richard C. Hunt Hall, the Hosiery Museum, & the Council Bluff School. Landmarks is also a sponsor of Boom Town Makers Market, featuring over 40 local artists, located in the historic Sawyer building.

All accomplishments by Landmarks are made possible through the generous financial support of citizens interested in the preservation of history, a committed Board of Directors, and a dedicated group of volunteers who help us carry out our mission.