Illustrative photoHeritage Walk
Follow the railroad and coal story that created Adamsville, from City Hall to Spring Street Park.
Start: City Hall, 3505 Gray Avenue
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City Hall
Built in 1953, the year Adamsville reincorporated, along with a new fire station.
City Hall is open Monday to Thursday if you want to ask about local history.
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Fire Station
The city's fire station is on Railroad Avenue. Adamsville built a new one in 1953.
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Railroad Right of Way
William Adams donated land in 1889 for the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad. The rebuilt 1918 depot was demolished in 1973.
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The Coal Boom
Coal found nearby around 1890 turned the railroad stop into a boom town of mines and coke ovens.
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Spring Street Park
End at the park with a stop at the splash pad or a lap on the paved loop.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
That's the end of the walk. Thanks for exploring Adamsville! 👣
