HARTSELLE'S HISTORIC DEPOT & DOWNTOWN
Over 100 Years of Living History
Sixty-nine of the buildings in the central business district of Hartselle, including the Hartselle Depot, have been nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places because of their architectural and historic significance. The Depot, built in 1914 includes displays provided by the Hartselle Historical Society. The popular downtown shops offer such items as imported Mexican pewter, art work by local artists and craftspersons, linens, soaps, and all kinds of antiques, from glassware to large furniture items.
Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce
110 Railroad St SW
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-4370
Hartselle's Historic Train Depot
In the beautiful city of Hartselle, Alabama a grand train depot stands in the heart of downtown. Learn about this historic building's contributions to the history of the area and how it impacts Hartselle today!
The infamous 1926 Robbery of the Bank of Hartselle
The Hartselle Historical Society explains the incredible history of the city of Hartselle's most famous crime story! President Betty English explains how the events of the 1926 Robbery of the Bank of Hartselle unfolded.
Reeves Peach Farm
Reeves Farm is part of land settled near Hartselle, Alabama by Thomas “Jack” Reeves in 1835. The first crops grown on the land were cotton, corn and vegetables for the family’s use. In the early 1950’s, watermelons grown on the farm were stacked under the oak trees here and sold to neighbors and people traveling along Highway 36.
In 1959, L.L. “Jack” Reeves (the great-grandson of Thomas Reeves) and his son, Donnie established the first peach orchards on the farm. four generations of the Reeves family have been growing peaches, along with other fruits and vegetables for over six decades. It is our goal to provide customers with the highest quality tree ripened peaches possible.
Nearby Points of Interest
New South Pro Wrestling Heart Of the Southern Sixteen Tournament
Located approximately 0.88 miles from Hartselle’s Historic Depot & Downtown.
Big Bob Gibson BBQ
Located approximately 9.6 miles from Hartselle’s Historic Depot & Downtown.
Five generations of pitmasters & over 90 years of barbecuing, they’ve earned 15 World BBQ Championships (Pork, Brisket, Ribs, Chicken) and 5 Memphis in May World BBQ Grand Championships.
