Collinsville in DeKalb County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Indian Mound, Inn, and Church Site
Photographed By David J Gaines, January 4, 2013
1. Indian Mound, Inn, and Church Site Marker
Inscription.
Indian Mound, Inn, and Church Site. . Cherokee Indians first inhabited this mound site, subsequently settled by A.H. Lamar, a captain in the Seminole War and first constable (1836) of DeKalb County. Lamar and his Cherokee wife operated trading post and stage coach stop on site, selling property to Alfred Collins, ca. 1842. Collins, for whom Collinsville was named, built home and operated inn on the stage coach line here between Rome and Guntersville. Daughter Sallie and her husband G.W. Roberts, became owners in 1886. Collinsville Baptist Church purchased property in 1924, erecting building on site two years later.
Cherokee Indians first inhabited this mound site, subsequently settled by A.H. Lamar, a captain in the Seminole War and first constable (1836) of DeKalb County. Lamar and his Cherokee wife operated trading post and stage coach stop on site, selling property to Alfred Collins, ca. 1842. Collins, for whom Collinsville was named, built home and operated inn on the stage coach line here between Rome and Guntersville. Daughter Sallie and her husband G.W. Roberts, became owners in 1886. Collinsville Baptist Church purchased property in 1924, erecting building on site two years later.
Erected 1996.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 34° 15.906′ N, 85° 51.768′ W. Marker is in Collinsville, Alabama, in DeKalb County. Marker is on Alabama Route 68, on the right when traveling west. Located in front of Colinsville Baptist Church at the intersection of US Hwy 11 and AL Hwy 68. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Collinsville AL 35961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Collinsville Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Fires and Floods (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sand Rock (approx. 5.7 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
