Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Constitution Hall
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
1. Constitution Hall Marker
convention, which began in July of 1819.
44 delegates met, debated, and
authored the document which
enabled Alabama to become the
22nd state admitted to the Union.
Restoration Partner
PPG Colorful Communities
2019
Erected 2019.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1819.
Location. 34° 43.765′ N, 86° 35.028′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Franklin Street Southeast and Gates Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street 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); Where Alabama Entered the Union (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Hall (a few steps from this marker); Alabamas Constitution and Statehood (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clay Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Boardman Building
this page online
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. Constitution Hall Marker
Marker is to the left of the doorway.
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 385 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
