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

Twickenham Historic District

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 29, 2010

1. Twickenham Historic District Marker

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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1803.

Location. 34° 43.697′ N, 86° 34.98′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of Franklin Street SE and Williams Avenue SE, on the right when traveling south on Franklin Street SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 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: The Public Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Alabama’s Constitution and Statehood (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Where Alabama Entered the Union

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(about 400 feet away); Thomas Bibb House (about 500 feet away); Site - Alabama’s First Constitutional Convention (about 500 feet away); Constitution Hall (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Constitution Hall (about 500 feet away); The Neal Kitchen (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bessie (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 29, 2010

2. Twickenham Historic District Marker

Looking south along Franklin St. across Williams Ave.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.