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

Site of Green Academy

By Harry Gatzke, May 27, 2012

1. Site of Green Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Chartered in 1812. Leading educational Institution. Long prominent in training leaders of North Alabama. Occupied by Federal troops, 1862. Building burned, 1864. Site of city schools since 1882. Location used only for school purposes. Alabama Historical Association 1955

Erected 1955 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil.

Location. 34° 44.122′ N, 86° 34.742′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is on Clinton Avenue East, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of East Clinton School, between Calhoun Street and White Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Twickenham Historic District (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Huntsville Female College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maple Hill Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Temple B’nai Sholom (approx. 0.3

East Clinton Street School Located at Site of Green Academy image. Click for full size.

By Harry Gatzke, May 27, 2012

2. East Clinton Street School Located at Site of Green Academy

miles away); Old Town Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Five Points Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andrew Jackson (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Entrance of East Clinton Street School, Constructed 1938 image. Click for full size.

By Harry Gatzke, May 27, 2012

3. Entrance of East Clinton Street School, Constructed 1938

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2012, by Harry Gatzke of Huntsville, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.