Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Monte Sano Female Seminary

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020

1. Monte Sano Female Seminary Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Monte Sano Female Seminary
founded by
The Rev. and Mrs. James Rowe
opened February, 1830
closed December, 1833

Course of Instruction included "English,
Classical, Scientific, and Ornamental
branches of Education usually bestowed upon
young ladies in such institutions."

The Rev. James Rowe was minister,
Huntsville Station,
Methodist Church
1827 & 1829

Erected 1957 by Huntsville Historical Society; Sponsored by W. P. Gilworth, Sr.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1830.

Location. 34° 44.697′ N, 86° 31.702′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Southeast Cooper Street and Lookout Drive Southeast, on the left when traveling north on Southeast Cooper Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3701 Lookout Dr SE, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

crow flies. Historic Viduta / Hotel Monte Sano (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lowell M. Anderson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotel Monte Sano (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monte Sano Elementary School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Monte Sano Railway (approx. 0.6 miles away); Camp Monte Sano (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. one mile away); Schrimsher Farm (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020

2. Monte Sano Female Seminary 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 285 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.