Pell City in St. Clair County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

A County Older Than The State

St. Clair County

Photographed By David J Gaines, November 16, 2011

1. A County Older Than The State Marker

Inscription. Created in 1818 by territorial legislature. Named for Revolutionary hero, Gen. St. Clair. First settlers from Tennessee, Georgia – veterans of Creek Indian War, 1813-14.

Pell City established as industrial town in 1890 by George H. Pell of New York.

Growth of population south of Backbone Mt. and difficulty of crossing mountain led to branch county seat here in 1902. County seat at Ashville since 1822.

Old Indian trails thru this county used by: DeSoto’s Spanish conquistadors – 1540, Andrew Jackson’s forces – 1813-14, Generals Rosseau, Craxton – 1864-65.

Erected 1957. (Marker Number None.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 33° 35.162′ N, 86° 17.214′ W. Marker is in Pell City, Alabama, in St. Clair County. Marker is at the intersection of Cogswell Avenue and 18th Street, on the right when traveling west on Cogswell Avenue. The marker is located on the lawn of the Pell City branch courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pell City AL 35125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Downtown Pell City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pell City, Alabama (about 500 feet away); Pell City’s Historical Residential District (approx. ¼ mile away); The Mill Village (approx. half a mile away); Coosa River (approx. 2.4 miles away); Cropwell Historical Park (approx. 2.4 miles away); Company F 10th Alabama Infantry C.S.A. 1861-1865 (approx. 2.4 miles away); Andrew Jackson (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pell City.

Photographed By David J Gaines, November 16, 2011

2. A County Older Than The State Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2011, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.