Cahaba in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Cahaba First State Capital
1818-1826
On December 13, 1819, it was fixed as the Seat of Justice of Dallas County, and so continued until December 14, 1865.
As state capital and as county seat, Cahaba was representative of the best in the life of a Great Commonwealth.
Erected by the Alabama Centennial Commission and by the Citizens of Dallas County, and Dedicated November 11, 1919.
Erected 1919 by Alabama Centennial Commission / Citizens of Dallas County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 32° 19.041′ N, 87° 5.804′ W. Marker is in Cahaba, Alabama, in Dallas County. Marker is on Capitol Avenue near Vine Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 178 Vine Street, Orrville AL 36767, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vine Street (a few steps from this marker); The Mound at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Downtown Cahawba (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Depot and Commissary (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama's First Statehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Alabama's Statehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Cahawba - circa 1500 (within shouting distance of this marker); Captive Boys in Blue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cahaba.
Also see . . . Old Cahawba, "Alabama's most famous Ghost Town". (Submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,462 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on October 12, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.