Priceville in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Town of Priceville

Crossroads of North Alabama

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 6, 2022

1. Town of Priceville Marker

Inscription. Known as the "Crossroads of North Alabama,” the Town of Priceville incorporated in April 1975, though its earliest settlers migrated to the foot of Priceville Mountain just after the War of 1812. The community was rich farmland once owned by the Price family for whom the town is named. Approximately 350 people resided in Priceville at the time of incorporation compared to more than 2,500 in 2008. The backwaters and sloughs of the Tennessee River provide plenty of fish and waterfowl for outdoor recreation. Veterans Park was formed by the Town Council on September 18, 1985 and dedicated at Priceville's Alabama Reunion Ceremonies on September 30, 1989. The park is a vital community gathering place for a variety of activities throughout the year.

Erected 2010 by Alabama Historical Commission • Town of Priceville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1975.

Location. 34° 31.451′ N, 86° 53.522′ W. Marker is in Priceville, Alabama, in Morgan County. It can be reached from Highway 67 South 0.2 miles north of

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Willowbrook Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Decatur AL 35603, 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: United States Marines (here, next to this marker); United States Air Force (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prisoner of War or Missing in Action (about 600 feet away); Morgan County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); United States Army (about 600 feet away); United States Navy (about 700 feet away); USS San Jose (AFS-7)Anchors / BOFORS TWIN 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun (about 800 feet away); The Huey Helicopter (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Priceville.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 6, 2022

2. Town of Priceville Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.