Marion in Perry County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Nicola Marschall

1829 - 1917

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 8, 2013

1. Nicola Marschall Marker

Inscription. In honor of
Nicola Marschall
1829 - 1917
who designed at Marion Ala.
The “Stars And Bars”
first official flag adopted
by “The Confederate
States of America,” at
Montgomery Ala., March 4, 1861;
then raised over dome
of that first Confederate
Capitol. He also designed
the Confederate uniform.

Erected by the Andrew Barry Moore Chapter No. 650 U.D.C.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1856.

Location. 32° 37.966′ N, 87° 19.128′ W. Marker is in Marion, Alabama, in Perry County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Washington St, Marion AL 36756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Perry County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Confederate 6-pounder Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Muckle's Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Jimmie Lee Jackson / Jackson's Death Led to 'Bloody Sunday' March

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Marion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Seed is Planted (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring: Reverend James Orange (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Albert Turner, Sr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Additional keywords. German-American

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 8, 2013

2. Nicola Marschall Marker

Nicola Marschall image. Click for full size.

Self-Portrait from the Alabama State Archives, circa 1867

3. Nicola Marschall

Nicola Marschall Marker at the Perry County Courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, November 8, 2013

4. Nicola Marschall Marker at the Perry County Courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 889 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on November 9, 2013, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 4. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.