Abbeville in Henry County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Henry, The Mother County
Erected 1979.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 31° 34.268′ N, 85° 15.009′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Alabama, in Henry County. Marker is on Kirkland Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the lawn of the Henry County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbeville AL 36310, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A County Older Than the State (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of William Calvin Oates (within shouting distance of this marker); Nordan's (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abbeville/Seven Flags and an Arrow Over Abbeville (about 300 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church, South (about 600 feet away); The First Baptist Church of Abbeville/Abbeville Pioneer Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); The Bethune-Kennedy House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Southeast Alabama Agricultural School / First Free Secondary School in Alabama (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbeville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.