Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Madison County
Photographed By Tim Carr, May 24, 2008
1. Madison County Marker
Area ceded 1805, 1806 by Cherokees, Chickasaws.
This was the first land in Alabama ceded by these great civilized tribes.
Erected 1953 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 34° 43.839′ N, 86° 35.099′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Northside Square and Eastside Square, on the left when traveling west on Northside Square. Located on the grounds of the Madison County Courthouse on the northeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Site The Huntsville Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Tallulah Bankhead / I. Schiffman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph Street Church Of Christ (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away); Harrison Brothers Hardware
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Photographed By Tim Carr, May 24, 2008
2. Madison County Marker next to the Madison County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,494 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
