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

Church Street

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 26, 2025

1. Church Street Marker

Inscription. Church Street was formerly named Henry Street, after Patrick Henry. He was an attorney, an orator, and the first Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is most remembered for his address to the House of Burgesses in 1775, which he ended with "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 34° 43.746′ N, 86° 35.25′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is on Church Street Southwest south of Clinton Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Church Street SW, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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

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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: History at Its Source (a few steps from this marker); Where Does the Spring Water Go? (within shouting distance of this marker); Northern Terminus Indian Creek Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntsville (within shouting distance of this marker); Holmes Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spring Runs Its Course (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huntsville Utilites Special Awards (about 300 feet away); The Big Spring (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Making the Water Work (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 26, 2025

2. Church Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.