Old Plank Road
Circa 1840's
The plank road was constructed of large pine logs, sawed lengthwise and laid round-side down. Daniel Pratt built the road for public benefit and to provide transportation from the Pratt Cotton Gin Factory to Washington on the Alabama River. Over four-miles long, the road cost between eight-and ten-thousand dollars to construct.
Cotton gins from Pratt's factory were shipped all over the globe. Under the name "Continental Eagle," this factory remains the largest cotton gin manufacturer in the world.
Sponsored by The Historic Prattville Redevelopment Authority
Marker is at the intersection of Maple Street and Pletcher Street, on the right when traveling west on Maple Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
