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

John Williams Walker

200 Alabama Bicentennial

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

1. John Williams Walker Marker

Inscription. Born in Virginia; graduate of Princeton; lawyer, planter, and politician. President of the Alabama Constitutional Convention held July 5-Aug 2, 1819 in what is now Huntsville; 1 of 8 signers from Madison County; and 1 of 44 delegates from 22 counties. The Alabama Constitution opened the way to statehood with a democracy allowing the direct election of important public officials.

Erected by Twickenham Town Chapter DAR.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 34° 43.969′ N, 86° 34.387′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. 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. Maple Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); David Peter Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Miller Patton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reuben Chapman (about 400 feet away); Clement Comer Clay

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Clement Comer Clay (about 400 feet away); Thomas Bibb (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Thomas Bibb (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay,

2. John Williams Walker Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

3. John Williams Walker Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.