Wilson Dam
About Wilson Dam
Wilson Dam, at Tennessee River on AL 133, was added to the National Register of Historic Places and named a National Historic Landmark on the same day, Nov 13, 1966: one of 36 Landmarks in Alabama. Only 8 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and transportation, at the national level. The listing covers 20 acres.
What it isDam in Alabama, United States of America, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 240 MB · National Archives↗1924 to today
- 1924Built, designed by Hugh Lincoln Cooper
- 1966Added to the National Register and named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Wilson Dam
Tennessee River on AL 133, Florence
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Wilson Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wilson Dam
Is Wilson Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 13, 1966 (Register number 66000147).
Is Wilson Dam a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Nov 13, 1966. Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Wilson Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Wilson Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 240 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77835635 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.