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

Huntsville Meridian

Longitude 86° 34' 16" W

 
 
Huntsville Meridian Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
1. Huntsville Meridian Marker
Inscription. Major Thomas Freeman, Surveyor, U.S. Government Land Office, established the line known as the Huntsville Meridian in 1807 which is the reference for all property surveyed in North Alabama.
 
Erected by Huntsville Pilgrimage Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
 
Location. 34° 44.03′ N, 86° 34.44′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is in Five Points. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Maple Hill Street Southeast and Eustis Ave SE. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Maple Hill St SE, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Bibb (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Thomas Bibb (a few steps from this marker); Reuben Chapman (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Miller Patton (within shouting distance of this marker); David Peter Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Clement Comer Clay (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Clement Comer Clay (within shouting distance of this marker); Maple Hill Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
 
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Huntsville Meridian Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023
2. Huntsville Meridian Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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