Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Gen. Jos. Wheeler
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
1. Gen. Jos. Wheeler Marker
For whom this lake in Tennessee River is named lived 1836-1906. His home 16 miles west. Lt. Gen. in Confederate Army 1864-5. Maj. Gen. U. S. Army 1898. Named by Alabama to Hall of Fame, Washington, 1922.
Erected 1950 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 34° 37.021′ N, 86° 58.149′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan County. Marker is on Bee Line Hwy (U.S. 31), on the left when traveling north. Located at the entrance to the Decatur Marina on the left after crossing the Keller Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur AL 35601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fight For Survival (approx. 0.6 miles away); Packed with People (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cherokee Trail Of Tears (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Benson Field (approx. 0.6 miles away); “Captain, We’ve Got It At Last” - The Charge of the 14th U.S. Colored Infantry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Words of Resistance
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Also see . . .
1. Wheeler Lake. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Joseph Wheeler. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Pond Spring, the General Joe Wheeler Home. Alabama Historical Commission website entry (Submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Wikipedia, unknown
2. "Fighting Joe" Wheeler in later life
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
3. Gen. Jos. Wheeler Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
4. The northern foot of the Keller Memorial Bridge
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
5. The Joseph Wheeler lake is known for a good fishing destination.
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
6. The Keller Memorial Bridge crossing the Tennessee River.
via Alabama Historical Commission, unknown
7. Pond Spring
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,662 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 7. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
