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

Twickenham Historic District

By Lee Hattabaugh, November 11, 2010

1. Twickenham Historic District Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Designated by the City of Huntsville, Alabama March 23, 1972. This district is a living museum of American architectural styles dating from 1814. It encompasses about one~half of the original Town of Twickenham, Huntsville's first official name.

Approximate boundaries:
North ~ Randolph Avenue; East ~ California Street; South ~ Lowe Avenue; West ~ Franklin Street

National Register of Historic Places 1973

Erected 1973 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1803.

Location. 34° 44.083′ N, 86° 34.655′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Avenue SE and White Street SE, on the left when traveling east on Randolph Avenue SE. Located in the southwest corner of the intersection near the Annie Merts Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Randolph Avenue SE, 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 of Green Academy (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Huntsville Female Seminary

By Lee Hattabaugh, November 11, 2010

2. Twickenham Historic District Marker

Looking west along Randolph.

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(about 600 feet away); Maple Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Huntsville Female College (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Twickenham Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Five Points Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Temple B’nai Sholom (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

By Lee Hattabaugh, November 11, 2010

3. Twickenham Historic District Marker

Looking east along Randolph.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.