Burnt Corn in Conecuh County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Burnt Corn Male Academy

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2022

1. Burnt Corn Male Academy Marker

Inscription. Incorporated by legislative act on December 31, 1841, the Burnt Corn Male Academy was built near here, close to a fresh spring. The spot became known as Academy Spring. Despite its name, the institution became coeducational. John Green, who started the first school in Conecuh County near here, and Dr. John Watkins, who lived and practiced nearby, were instrumental in starting the Academy.

Erected 2012 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1841.

Location. 31° 33.236′ N, 87° 9.416′ W. Marker is in Burnt Corn, Alabama, in Conecuh County. It is on Conecuh County 30 0.2 miles east of Conecuh County 5, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peterman AL 36471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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 New Spain,

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Federal Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. John Watkins (approx. 0.3 miles away); First School in Conecuh County (approx. one mile away); Dr. Watkins House (approx. 1.2 miles away); John Green Cemetery (approx.

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1.4 miles away); James Salter (approx. 1.8 miles away); Puryearville (approx. 2.2 miles away); Longmire Stagecoach Stop & First Post Office in Conecuh County (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnt Corn.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 7, 2022

2. Burnt Corn Male Academy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.