Near Oakville in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Jesse Owens
All Time Track Great
— 1913 - 1980 —
Dedicated October, 1983
George C. Wallace, Governor
Gary Aldridge. State Senator
Roger D. Dutton, State Rep.
Erected 1983.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1983.
Location. 34° 26.273′ N, 87° 10.202′ W. Marker is near Oakville, Alabama, in Lawrence County. Marker is on Alabama Route 203 south of Route 187, on the right when traveling north. Located near Jesse Owens Memorial Park visitors center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7019 Co Rd 203, Danville AL 35619, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Cleveland Owens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Streight's Raid (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oakville Indian Mound (approx. 0.6 miles away); Creek Indian Removal (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cherokee Indian Removal (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cherokee Council House Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Doublehead (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakville.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.