Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Glen Iris Park
Erected 1985 by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 33° 29.464′ N, 86° 48.694′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Avenue South and Glen Iris Park, on the right when traveling east on 16th Avenue South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birmingham AL 35205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The New Pilgrim Baptist Church / New Pilgrim Baptist Church Timeline (approx. 0.6 miles away); Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘Letter From Birmingham Jail’ (approx. 0.7 miles away); Birmingham Mineral Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Birmingham District Minerals (approx. 0.9 miles away); Building The Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Works Progress Administration (approx. 0.9 miles away); Mining Red Mountain (approx. 0.9 miles away); South View (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,071 times since then and 264 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.