Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Where Alabama Entered the Union
1819 1910
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
1. Where Alabama Entered the Union Marker
marks the spot where
Alabama
entered the Union
Erected 1910 by Chapter of Twickenham Town, D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 34° 43.76′ N, 86° 35.028′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Gates Avenue Southeast and Franklin Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on Gates Avenue Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site - Alabamas First Constitutional Convention (here, next to this marker); Constitution Hall (a few steps from this marker); Alabamas Constitution and Statehood (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Hall (a few steps from this marker); The Clay Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boardman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Neal Kitchen
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Bessie (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
2. Where Alabama Entered the Union Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
3. Where Alabama Entered the Union Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
