Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
British West Florida, 1764-83
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. British West Florida, 1764-83 Marker
Colonys north boundary crossed present-day Alabama - Mississippi at this point on 32° 28 by edict of British king.
Colony extended south to Gulf.
France had ceded area in 1763.
Spain invaded, seized area in 1780.
Britain ceded it to Spain in 1783.
Spain ceded part to U.S. in 1795.
Erected 1954 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 26.772′ N, 87° 0.983′ W. Marker was in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It was on Citizens Parkway (Alabama Route 22) 0.2 miles north of Singleton Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2940 Citizens Pkwy, Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the territory 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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Valley Creek Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chalmers Attacks (approx. 1.1 miles away); Defense of Selma Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Northern Heights Presbyterian Church
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Other markers no longer nearby. Union Troops Charge (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Redoubt No. 15 (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Dominion of British West Florida. (Submitted on November 8, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. British West Florida, 1764-83 Marker Looking North along Highway 22
Photographed by Jon Pridgen, June 23, 2018
3. British West Florida, 1764-83 Marker
The elements and time have taken their toll.
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
4. Close-up of the Map Image on Marker
Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 28, 2023
5. Only marker pole is left. (Just to left of power pole)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,519 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 3. submitted on July 22, 2018, by Jon Pridgen of Prattville, Alabama. 4. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 5. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
