Linden in Marengo County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
A County Older Than the State
Marengo County
Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 12, 2014
1. A County Older Than the State, Marengo County Marker
Named for Marengo, Italy, where Napoleon won victory over Austrians in 1800.
After Napoleon's defeat, some of his exiled officials came here in 1817 in a vain attempt to establish Vine & Olive Colony.
County seat, Linden, surveyed in 1824; named for Hohenlinden, Bavaria, where French won another victory over Austrians.
Erected 1956 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 date for this entry is February 7, 1300.
Location. 32° 18.383′ N, 87° 47.862′ W. Marker is in Linden, Alabama, in Marengo County. It is at the intersection of East Coats Avenue (Alabama Route 28) and South Main Street (U.S. 43), on the right when traveling west on East Coats Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Coats Avenue, Linden AL 36748, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. 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 New Spain, 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: History of Linden, Alabama (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Marengo County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 12, 2014
2. Marker & Marengo County Courthouse
Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 14, 2014
3. Marker area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
