Demopolis in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Vine And Olive Colony
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
1. Vine And Olive Colony Marker
Exiled Bonapartists granted four Townships of land in this area by Act of Congress March 3, 1817.
Colonists founded Demopolis in 1817 and villages of Aigleville and Arcola soon thereafter.
Attempt to cultivate grapes and olives failed. After a few years the settlements were practically abandoned by the French refugees.
Erected 1967 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 3, 1817.
Location. 32° 30.177′ N, 87° 48.237′ W. Marker is in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Old Springhill Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 80. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Demopolis AL 36732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. 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 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: U.S. Jones High School (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gaineswood (approx. 1.9 miles away); Whitfield Canal (approx. 2 miles away); Demopolis Methodist Church (approx. 2 miles away); "Maison Marengo" (approx. 2 miles away); The Demopolis Theater District
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Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
2. Vine And Olive Colony Marker East View
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 12, 2010
3. Vine And Olive Colony Marker West View
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,460 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
