Decatur in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Schaudies - Banks Cottage
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
1. Schaudies - Banks Cottage Marker
During the 1870s, Samuel Schaudies and Abbie Robinson Schaudies moved to this site from Huntsville and purchased this five-room cottage in 1881 for $800.00. The deed lists this site as part of Lot 84, “Old Town” Decatur. In 1875, their daughter, Tulie Ophelia, was born and, in 1898, she married H. J. Banks in the parlor. He was a descendant of a pioneer Decatur family, notary public, businessman, and son of a city alderman. Their daughter, Athelyne Celest, was born and lived in this cottage for ninety-eight years. She was a tireless church worker, educator, and philanthropist. An academy, city park, and elementary school were named in her honor.Erected 2006 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 34° 36.971′ N, 86° 59.094′ W. Marker is in Decatur, Alabama, in Morgan County. Marker is on Sycamore Street Northwest north of Wilson Street Northeast (U.S. 72),
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “a place of importance” - Union Leadership at Decatur (within shouting distance of this marker); Burleson House (circa 1836) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dancy-Polk House (circa 1829) (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Bridges Across The Tennessee River (about 600 feet away); Confederate Leadership at Decatur - McCartney Hotel Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old State Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Decatur and The Civil War in North Alabama (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Decatur.
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
2. Schaudies - Banks Cottage Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
3. Schaudies - Banks Cottage
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
