Stevenson in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Flight 800 Memorial
Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 26, 2017
1. Flight 800 Memorial Marker
—hearts and minds overflowing with excitement for the journey—
five of our friends, neighbors and kinfolk,
left Stevenson, Alabama, bound for Paris, France.
That evening, at sunset,
TWA Flight 800 fell with them into the Atlantic Ocean,
just off the south coast of Long Island, New York.
All 230 souls aboard perished.
The tragedy touched towns and cities large and small,
throughout America and around the world.
But, save for Montoursville, Pennsylvania,
and it’s 21 students and teachers,
Stevenson lost more than any other place.
Here, at the crossroads of our town, we remember them
and the promise, hope, joy faith and love which they were.
If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
Even there shall thy hand lead me
and thy right hand shall hold me.
This memorial stands on land given by
Coastal Lumber Company, Inc in 2006
for the express purpose of building this memorial.
It was built by the City of Stevenson.
Dedicated July 17, 2013
Erected 2013 by City of Stevenson.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial
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Location. 34° 52.045′ N, 85° 50.23′ W. Marker is in Stevenson, Alabama, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue (Alabama Route 117) and River Road, on the right when traveling south on Kentucky Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stevenson AL 35772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stevenson Depot and Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Harker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Army Headquarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Averyville (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bennett's Cove Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wet, Wild, and Wonderful (approx. 1.2 miles away); Crow Town (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rocky Springs Church of Christ (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stevenson.
Regarding Flight 800 Memorial. Michael Scott, Barbara Scott, Joe Scott, Tom Weatherby, and Brenda Privette (the names on the wall)
Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 26, 2017
2. Flight 800 Memorial Marker
Photographed By Karen Emerson-McPeak, September 24, 2017
3. Flight 800 Memorial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2017, by Karen Emerson-McPeak of Triune, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
