Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Where Alabama Entered the Union
1819 1910
Inscription.
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 (DAR) 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site - Alabama’s First Constitutional Convention (here, next to this marker); Constitution Hall (a few steps from this marker); Alabama’s Constitution And Statehood (a few steps from this marker); Harrison Brothers Hardware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tallulah Bankhead / I. Schiffman Building (about 400 feet away); The Church Of The Nativity, Episcopal (about 400 feet away); Howard Weeden Home (about 400 feet away); Twickenham Historic District (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
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 292 times since then and 111 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.