Scottsboro in Jackson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Brotherhood Pavilion
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, March 14, 2025
1. Brotherhood Pavilion Marker
Brotherhood: To be a part of something larger than yourself in service to your country.
A unique Brotherhood is created among all the men and women who serve in the United States Military. The trust, respect, and friendships formed within the military, especially in time of war, forge a Brotherhood that is strong and can last forever.
In Jackson County, a strong Brotherhood was forged by 164 soldiers of the Alabama National Guard Company B, 151st Engineer Combat Battalion. Mark Skelton and Charles Bradford, both veterans and officers of World War II, recruited and trained these young men from the farms and towns of Jackson County.
On August 10, 1950, Company B was called to active duty to fight in the Korean War. Skelton and Bradford were not required to deploy because they were veterans of WWII, but they did so willingly. Company B was instrumental in constructing the important roads and bridges necessary for transporting troops and supplies to the front
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The Korean War was an important building block in the Brotherhood of Charles Bradford and Mark Skelton. Both men were natives of Jackson County, best friends throughout their childhood, classmates in college, and soldiers that served side by side. After serving together in the Korean War, they became neighbors, fellow church members, business partners, and leaders in their community. The strong friendship and brotherhood of these two men, dedicated to their country, spanned over 75 years.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1950.
Location. 34° 39.152′ N, 86° 2.523′ W. Memorial is in Scottsboro, Alabama, in Jackson County. It is on Heroes Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1616 Heroes Dr, Scottsboro AL 35768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Veterans Memorial Park of Jackson County (here, next to this marker); Monument to the Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross (a few steps from this marker); M103 Series Combat Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican-American War (within shouting distance of this marker); We the People (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Why has America Gone to War? (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsboro.
Also see . . . Brotherhood Pavilion. The Brotherhood Pavilion provides a shaded area where visitors can rest and reflect. This pavilion features a special dedication plaque recognizing the brotherhood among veterans, and it includes restrooms and a gathering space for community events. It's a place designed for contemplation and camaraderie, reinforcing the park's role as a center for both remembrance and community engagement. (Submitted on March 16, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 15, 2025, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
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