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Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)
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National Register of Historic Places

Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)

Foley’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 4, 2012; only 1,217 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older
Commercial IndustrialListed 2012Foley
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease), at Parts of Alston, McKenzie, N. & S. Laurel & W. Orange Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 2012: the first place in Foley to be listed. Only 1,217 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 28 historic buildings. The listing covers 19.4 acres.

What it isHistoric district in Foley, Alabama. 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 · 52 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Parts of Alston, McKenzie, N. & S. Laurel & W. Orange Sts., Foley · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)Start here
  2. 2Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)District · next door

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Questions about Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)

Is Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease) on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 2012 (Register number 12000316).

Is Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease) a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Barrancas Historical District, 23.3 miles away.

Can you visit Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)?

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 Foley Downtown Historic District (Boundary Decrease)?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 52 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 77835735 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.