Cullman in Cullman County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Johann Gottfried Cullmann
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
1. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Died Cullman, Alabama December 3, 1895
Colonel Cullmann Founded the City of Cullman, Alabama, in 1873.
Later, in 1877, he founded Cullman County. He also established the Alabama Towns of Bangor, Berlin, Bremen, Garden City and Vinemont.
Because of his inspirational leadership and humanitarian influence, approximately 20,000 Bavarian and German immigrants settled in this area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1897.
Location. 34° 10.782′ N, 86° 50.604′ W. Marker is in Cullman, Alabama, in Cullman County. It is on 2nd Ave., NE. Located on 2nd Ave NE and Arnold St NE. Facing 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 2nd Ave NE, Cullman AL 35055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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: Cullman, Alabama (within shouting distance of this marker); Cullman Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ernest E. Greene Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Die Deutsche Kolonie Von Nord Alabama (approx. 0.3 miles away); Weiss Cottage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Betz Addition Historic District
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Another marker is no longer nearby. King Pharr Canning Company Operated Here (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional commentary.
1. Birthplace of Johann Gottfried Cullman
Although the marker mentions "Frankwetler, Bavarta, Germany" as Gottfried's birthplace, this is probably an error and should be Frankweiler, Bavaria.
— Submitted May 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
2. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
3. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
This statue was erected by donations from the citizens of Frankweiler, Germany and Cullman, Alabama
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
4. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
5. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
6. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
7. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Photographed by Sandra Hughes, April 20, 2010
8. Johann Gottfried Cullmann Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 2,049 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on May 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 22, 2010, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
