Hazel Green in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Initial Survey Point
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
1. Initial Survey Point Marker
In 1807, Major Thomas Freeman,
Deputy U.S. Surveyor, established a
marker here on the state line and
began surveying south toward the
middle of the state. This line, known
as the Huntsville Meridian, is the
reference for all property surveys
in North Alabama. The Initial Point,
now in the middle of the highway, was
reset in 1977 by the Alabama Society
of Professional Land Surveyors.Erected 2014 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 34° 59.444′ N, 86° 34.282′ W. Marker is in Hazel Green, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Huntsville Highway (U.S. 231/431) and Hunter Road, on the right when traveling south on Huntsville Highway. Marker is located just south of the Alabama-Tennessee line. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hazel Green AL 35750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tennessee / Alabama
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020
2. The relocated survey marker is in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 150 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.
