Abbeville in Henry County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

A County Older Than the State

Henry County

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 14, 2012

1. A County Older Than the State Marker

Inscription. Created in 1819 by Alabama Territorial Legislature. Named for Patrick Henry of Virginia, colonial statesman and orator: “Give me liberty or give me death.” This area ceded by Creek Indian Nation in 1814 under Treaty of Ft. Jackson. Had been part of Lower Creek Confederacy. Abbeville made county seat in 1833. Abbe an Indian name of nearby creek.

Erected 1957 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 year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 31° 34.283′ N, 85° 15.008′ W. Marker is in Abbeville, Alabama, in Henry County. It is on Kirkland Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the lawn of the Henry County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Abbeville AL 36310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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: Henry, The Mother County (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of William Calvin Oates (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Bank of Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Archie Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Abbeville / Seven Flags and an Arrow Over Abbeville (about 300 feet away); Nordan's (about 400 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church, South (about 700 feet away); The First Baptist Church of Abbeville / Abbeville Pioneer Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abbeville.

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 14, 2012

2. A County Older Than the State Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,620 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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