Blountsville
Named for Tennessee Governor W. G. Blount who sent Andrew Jackson to aid Alabama settlers in Creek Indian War, 1812-1814.
Indian Chief Bear Meat lived here at crossing of old Indian trading paths. 1816 - Tennesseans began trading post here and called village Bear Meat Cabin.
1820 - Name changed to Blountsville and made county seat.
1889 - County seat moved to Oneonta.
Erected 1956 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 34° 4.89′ N, 86° 35.46′ W. Marker is in Blountsville, Alabama, in Blount County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 231) and Lee Street West, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Located in a small park at the corner of Main Street and Lee Street West. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blountsville AL 35031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,656 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on September 19, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.