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
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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.
Location. 34° 39.146′ N, 87° 15.017′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Alabama, in Lawrence County. It 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 / U.S 72 Alternate Highway, Hillsboro AL 35643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 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 (approx. 3½ miles away); Courtland Presbyterian Church
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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.)
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
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 17, 2013
4. Home of Gen. Joseph Wheeler
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 2,387 times since then and 18 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.
