Athens in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 10, 2014

1. Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence Marker

Inscription. A section of the fence that surrounded the 'Court House' grounds until 1916. When construction of the present building was planned, the fence was moved to the County Poor Farm on Elkton Rd.

This section donated to the people of Limestone County by the estate of John H. McCurry.

Erected 2007 by the Limestone County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 34° 48.159′ N, 86° 58.301′ W. Marker is in Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker is on South Jefferson Street near West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located on the Southwest side of the Limestone County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 W Washington Street, Athens AL 35611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Athens, Alabama (a few steps from this marker); Limestone County Iraq — Afghanistan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone County Beirut Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Limestone County Vietnam War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle Surrender Site

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(within shouting distance of this marker); James Edwin Horton, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Athens Sacked and Plundered (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse and South Side of Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 10, 2014

2. Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence Marker

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 10, 2014

3. Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2014, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on July 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2014, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.