Hillsboro in Lawrence County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler

1836~1906

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, August 8, 2009

1. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"Fighting Joe Wheeler"
Confederate Cavalry Commander
of Army of Tennessee.
Major~General, Cavalry,U.S.A.
in Spanish American War Soldier~Statesman~Author~Planter
One of Alabama's representatives
in the Statuary Hall in Washington.

Erected by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil.

Location. 34° 39.146′ N, 87° 15.017′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Alabama, in Lawrence County. Marker is at the intersection of Alternate U.S. 72 and County Road 377, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 72Alternate . Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12280 AL 20 / US 72 Alternate Highway, Hillsboro AL 35643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Home of Gen. Joe Wheeler (a few steps from this marker); Home of Annie Wheeler (within shouting distance of this marker); McMahon House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Courtland Cemetery

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(approx. 3½ miles away); Courtland Presbyterian Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Early Roads / One of the South's First Railroads 1832 (approx. 3.6 miles away); American Legion - Post 58 (approx. 3.6 miles away); Courtland's Early Architecture (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hillsboro.

Also see . . .
1. Joseph Wheeler. The Joseph Wheeler Plantation, previously known as Pond Spring, is located in Northwest Alabama. Currently owned by the Alabama Historical Commission, the house is undergoing major restoration and preservation to take it back to the 1920s condition. (Submitted on April 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

2. Derby Hall of Fame. Joseph "Fighting Joe" Wheeler stands tall at the U.S. Capitol (Submitted on April 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.)

Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Marker (New Markers) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 29, 2017

2. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Marker (New Markers)

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 6, 2014

3. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Marker

Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 17, 2013

4. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler

Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Barn Restored image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 17, 2013

5. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler Barn Restored

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 17, 2013

6. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler

The Sherrod House adjacent to the Wheeler House built in early 1830's.

Photographed By Sandra Hughes, April 17, 2013

7. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler

Tenant Farmer and Slave living quarters.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,073 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on September 7, 2014, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos: 1. submitted on April 6, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 2. submitted on April 29, 2017, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3. submitted on September 6, 2014, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 19, 2013, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.