Athens in Limestone County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Confederate Circle
"In honor of these soldiers who made the supreme sacrifices during these trying times."
Erected 2016 by United Daughters of the Confederacy, Joseph E. Johnston Chapter 198.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 34° 48.22′ N, 86° 57.793′ W. Marker is in Athens, Alabama, in Limestone County. Marker can be reached from East Hobbs Street west of Thomas Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Athens City Cemetery, approximately across Hobbs Street (south) from Athens State University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Old Town Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Athens College Veteran's Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Athens Big Spring Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Athens, Alabama (approx. ¼ mile away); Athens College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinity School Cistern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Faces of Market Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Street (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Athens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2016, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 902 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2016, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.