Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Lest We Forget
Confederate States of America
1861-1865
Listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission, the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1968.
Location. 34° 36.867′ N, 86° 59.95′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street and Memorial Drive when traveling south. Going south on Washington Street at Memorial Drive, to the right is the cemetery gate. Enter cemetery & take first left, an as the drive turn right, marker will be to your left. 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. King's Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Ingalls Shipyard (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Town Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); African American Heritage in Old Town Decatur, Alabama (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Railroad (approx. ¾ mile away); Old Decatur Historic District / Historic Depot (approx. ¾ mile away); “An Affair Most Important to Us” - The Federal Right, October 27-28, 1864 (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.
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