Near Millry in Washington County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Judge Harry Toulmin
1766-1823
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 17, 2026
1. Judge Harry Toulmin Marker
Born and educated in England, Harry Toulmin came to U. S. in 1793. Moving to Kentucky, he was elected president of Transylvania University. Served as Secretary of State of Kentucky (1796-1804) then moved to Mississippi Territory as judge of Tombigbee District (1804- 1819). Delegate to Alabama Constitutional Convention (1819). Wrote first Digest of Laws of Alabama (1823). Died at his home near Washington. Court House (1 mile north of this location).
Erected 1980 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.
Location. 31° 39.153′ N, 88° 17.123′ W. Marker is near Millry, Alabama, in Washington County. It is on Mt Carmel Road 0.4 miles north of St Stephens Avenue (County Road 34), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2817 Barlow Rd, Millry AL 36558, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Mobile Bay. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Healing Springs (approx. 3.3 miles away); Yarbo (approx. 7.6 miles away); Silas Elementary School (approx. 8.4 miles away); Ellisville (approx. 9 miles away); German P.O.W. Camps from WW II (approx. 12½ miles away); Washington County Veterans Memorial (approx. 13 miles away); Washington County (approx. 13 miles away); Washington County Courthouse (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Marker located in Bay Minette, Alabama (Baldwin County)
Also see . . . Encyclopedia of Alabama article on Harry Toulmin. (Submitted on February 17, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 17, 2026
2. View of Judge Harry Toulmin Marker towards Mt Carmel Church & Cemetery.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, February 17, 2026
3. View north from marker towards direction of his home.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 66 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
