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Demopolis in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
 

Vine And Olive Colony

 
 
Vine And Olive Colony Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
1. Vine And Olive Colony Marker
Inscription. Exiled Bonapartists granted four Townships of land in this area by Act of Congress March 3, 1817.
Colonists founded Demopolis in 1817 and villages of Aigleville and Arcola soon thereafter.
Attempt to cultivate grapes and olives failed. After a few years the settlements were practically abandoned by the French refugees.
 
Erected 1967 by Alabama Historical Association.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1891.
 
Location. 32° 30.177′ N, 87° 48.237′ W. Marker is in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Old Springhill Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 80. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gaineswood (approx. 1.9 miles away); Whitfield Canal (approx. 2 miles away); Demopolis Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); The Demopolis Theater District (approx. 2.1 miles away); St. Leo’s Catholic Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church
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(approx. 2.2 miles away); The Demopolis Opera House / Lillian Hellman And (approx. 2.2 miles away); Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Demopolis.
 
Vine And Olive Colony Marker East View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
2. Vine And Olive Colony Marker East View
Vine And Olive Colony Marker West View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
3. Vine And Olive Colony Marker West View
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,824 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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