Old Town Historic District

The Old Town Historic District is a neighborhood in Selma that spans multiple city blocks and displays various building styles from past centuries. It contains more than 600 structures, many of which are classified as historically significant, creating a cohesive picture of urban growth.

The neighborhood developed during Selma's founding era and documents the city's growth over multiple generations. It received official recognition in 1978 and was later expanded to protect more historical buildings.

The neighborhood preserves buildings from different periods that show how the city grew and changed across generations. You can see Federal-style houses next to Classical Revival structures, and walking through helps you understand what architectural preferences earlier residents valued.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot since buildings are spread across multiple blocks and visible from street level. You should plan for slow walking to truly see the architectural details and facades.

The district was a site of pivotal moments in the American civil rights movement and carries traces of this past in its streets. The buildings tell stories of different social classes and reveal who lived here across different eras.

Location: Selma

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

GPS coordinates: 32.41030,-87.02530

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03