Wedowee in Randolph County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Randolph County

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

1. Randolph County Marker

Inscription. Created December 18, 1832, from Creek Indian Cession and named for U.S. Senator John Randolph of Virginia.
Wedowee, the county seat, is named for the chief of a Creek Indian village which once occupied this site. First court was held near Triplett's Ferry on the Tallapoosa River, west of Wedowee.

Erected 1973 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1832.

Location. 33° 18.563′ N, 85° 29.078′ W. Marker is in Wedowee, Alabama, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Broad Street NE, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 N Main Street, Wedowee AL 36278, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East 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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II, Korea and Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Home of William Hugh Smith (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lebanon Christian Church (approx.

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11.4 miles away); The Martin Theatre (approx. 12.6 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 12.7 miles away); Clark Funeral Home (approx. 13.3 miles away); Randolph County Training School (approx. 13.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wedowee.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Roanoke Doll Factory (was approx. 12.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 1, 2023

2. Randolph County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.