Troy in Pike County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

1. Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor Marker

Inscription. Built in 1997, the Hall of Honor is named to honor three key leaders of Troy University: two Chancellors - Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. and Dr. Ralph W. Adams and the longtime leaders of the “Sound of the South” Marching Band and Director Emeritus, Dr. Johnny M. Long. This building is the home of the National Band-masters Hall of Fame.

Erected by Troy University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.

Location. 31° 47.926′ N, 85° 57.498′ W. Marker is in Troy, Alabama, in Pike County. It is on University Avenue west of Luther Drive, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in front of Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor on the campus of Troy University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy AL 36081, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

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 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: Troy University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rushing Hall (about 500 feet away); McCall Hall (about 500 feet away); Bibb Graves Hall (about 700 feet away); John Robert Lewis Hall (about 700 feet away); Cowart Hall (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Cowart Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Violata Pax Dove (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

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Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, December 11, 2010

2. Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall Of Honor and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,658 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.