Demopolis in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Whitfield Canal
Erected 1974 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 32° 30.459′ N, 87° 50.27′ W. Marker is in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. Marker is at the intersection of South Walnut Avenue and West Morgan Street, on the left when traveling north on South Walnut Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Demopolis AL 36732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gaineswood (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Leo’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Demopolis Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Demopolis Theater District (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Demopolis Opera House / Lillian Hellman And (approx. ¾ mile away); Marengo County Confederate Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Demopolis.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,592 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.