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

Feeney-Barber-Stanfield House

Madison County

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

1. Feeney-Barber-Stanfield House Marker

Inscription. Home of William Feeney, a founding leader of Huntsville. Built in 1825 by Huntsville architect George Steele, it was converted in 1920 to the bungalow style and modified with concrete stucco and a front porch. In 1972, Huntsville architectural historian Harvie Jones assisted to return the exterior to its original Federal-style appearance, with final restoration completed 2013-2018.

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It is believed that a frequent overnight guest during his excursions to Huntsville for horseracing was General Andrew Jackson, a long-term friend and later 7th President of the United States. Both men were considered pioneers in their respective territories and later their states. It is also believed that both men contributed to Alabama's transition to statehood. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places in 1973

Erected 2020 by Alabama Historical Commission, Dr. Luther Stanfield, Mary Boone, and Dr. Katherine Boone.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 34° 43.958′ N,

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86° 34.9′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is in Twickenham. It is on Randolph Avenue Southeast 0.1 miles east of Lincoln Street SE, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 Randolph Ave SE, Huntsville AL 35801, 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: Site of Huntsville Female College (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple B’nai Sholom (about 500 feet away); Votes for Women

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

2. Feeney-Barber-Stanfield House Marker

(about 800 feet away); Huntsville Female Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calhoun House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodism brought into area 1807 First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

3. Feeney-Barber-Stanfield House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.