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

Site The Huntsville Inn

A three-story brick building erected before 1817

Photographed By Tim Carr, May 24, 2008

1. Site The Huntsville Inn Marker

Inscription. Here, President James Monroe was honored at a public dinner on June 2, 1819, while on a three-day visit to the Alabama Territory. Here, also, the First Alabama Legislature convened on October 25, 1819, while Huntsville was the first Capital.

Erected 1965 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1902.

Location. 34° 43.829′ N, 86° 35.066′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is on Eastside Square, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 Eastside Square, 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. Tallulah Bankhead / I. Schiffman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison County (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison Brothers Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph Street Church Of Christ (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church Of The Nativity, Episcopal

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away); Calhoun House (about 400 feet away); Methodism brought into area 1807 First United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed By Tim Carr, May 24, 2008

2. Site The Huntsville Inn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,560 times since then and 28 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.