Huntsville in Madison County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Site - Alabama’s First Constitutional Convention

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 2, 2020

1. Site - Alabama’s First Constitutional Convention Marker (refurbished)

Inscription. Here, on July 5, 1819 forty-four delegates from twenty-two Counties in the Alabama Territory met to frame a State Constitution which was accepted and signed August 2, 1819.

Convention leadership was furnished by two Huntsvillians, John Williams Walker, president, and Clement Comer Clay, chairman of a committee appointed to draft the document.

Erected 1965 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1921.

Location. 34° 43.762′ N, 86° 35.032′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Alabama, in Madison County. Marker is on Franklin Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south. Marker located next to the Alabama Constitution Village Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 Gates Avenue, Huntsville AL 35801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where Alabama Entered the Union (here, next to this marker); Constitution Hall (here, next to this marker); Alabama’s Constitution And Statehood (a few steps from this marker); Harrison Brothers Hardware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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