Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Constitution Hall
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. Marker 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.
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); Where Alabama Entered the Union (a few steps from this marker); Alabama’s Constitution And Statehood (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison Brothers Hardware (about
300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tallulah Bankhead / I. Schiffman Building (about 300 feet away); The Church Of The Nativity, Episcopal (about 400 feet away); Site The Huntsville Inn (about 400 feet away); Howard Weeden Home (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 128 times since then and 8 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.