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

Lincoln School and Village

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

1. Lincoln School and Village Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1918 William Lincoln Barrell of Lowell MA. purchased Abingdon Mill and transformed it into a large textile center of all concrete construction named Lincoln Mill Village. Phillip Peeler served as its superintendent from 1934-1953.

Built in 1929 this school became the central core of community life until 1956 when Lincoln Village was annexed into the city of Huntsville. Edward W. Anderson served as its principal for 27 years. Many graduates became local and state leaders.

The mill stopped operation in 1957 and burned in 1980.

Erected 1985 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 34° 44.723′ N, 86° 35.055′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of Meridian Street and Abingdon Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Meridian Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 Meridian Street, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Lowry House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goldsmith-Schiffman Field (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dallas Mills and Village / Rison School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Five Points Historic District (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dallas (Optimist) Park / (Dallas) Optimist Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); ETO 1939-1945/PTO 1941-1945 (approx. ¾ mile away); World War II - Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) (approx. ¾ mile away); World War II - European Theater of Operations (ETO) (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Regarding Lincoln School and Village. The school was recently closed due to budget cuts, but the website is still operational. http://www.hsv.k12.al.us/schools/elementary/lines/

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

2. Lincoln School and Village Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

3. Lincoln School and Village Marker

Lincoln Elementary School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

4. Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

5. Lincoln Mill

Located at 1300 Meridian Street, the mill building is currently under renovation into office, storage and light manufacturing spaces.

Lincoln Mill water tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, January 15, 2011

6. Lincoln Mill water tower

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,436 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.