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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Limestone County, Alabama

 
Clickable Map of Limestone County, Alabama and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Limestone County, AL (90) Lauderdale County, AL (239) Lawrence County, AL (59) Madison County, AL (212) Morgan County, AL (81) Giles County, TN (73) Lincoln County, TN (55)  LimestoneCounty(90) Limestone County (90)  LauderdaleCounty(239) Lauderdale County (239)  LawrenceCounty(59) Lawrence County (59)  MadisonCounty(212) Madison County (212)  MorganCounty(81) Morgan County (81)  GilesCountyTennessee(73) Giles County (73)  LincolnCounty(55) Lincoln County (55)
Athens is the county seat for Limestone County
Adjacent to Limestone County, Alabama
      Lauderdale County (239)  
      Lawrence County (59)  
      Madison County (212)  
      Morgan County (81)  
      Giles County, Tennessee (73)  
      Lincoln County, Tennessee (55)  
 
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1 Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — Alabama Korean War MemorialKorea
Dedicated to the memory of those who paid the supreme price...that they gave their lives for our country Autauga County – Carter, Emmett James Baldwin County – Beveridge, Bruce Jr. - Conway, Brooks E. - Davison, . . . Map (db m85350) WM
2 Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — Hernando De Soto in AlabamaDe Soto Trail
The Highway Route The Highway Route of the De Soto Trail is intended to follow the actual trail as closely as major highways permit. These highways are U.S. 278 from the Georgia line to Piedmont, Ala; Ala. 21 to Winterboro; Ala. 76 to . . . Map (db m85384) HM
3 Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — The Saturn Legacy
Reported permanently removed.
The 224-foot Saturn IB Rocket displayed here is one of three launched vehicles in the Saturn family of rockets developed in Huntsville. The Saturn IB rocket had more power than the earlier Saturn I- enough for orbital missions with the Apollo . . . Map (db m207546) HM
4 Alabama, Limestone County, Ardmore — Vietnam Veterans of America
This memorial is dedicated in honor of all those from the state of Alabama who made the supreme sacrifice by laying down their life for their country in Vietnam. 1959-1975 This memorial was erected by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 511 - . . . Map (db m52449) WM
5 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — A County Older Than the StateLimestone County
On South Jefferson Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on South Jefferson Street.
created Feb. 6, 1818 by Alabama Territorial Legislature from lands ceded by Cherokee Nation 1806 and by Chickasaw Nation in 1816. Named for creek (and its limestone bed), which runs through county. Few settlers here until Indian treaties. Athens . . . Map (db m29109) HM
6 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Alabama Fork Cumberland Presbyterian ChurchFounded 1918
On Cross Key Road (County Road 26) at Elkmont Road (State Highway 127), on the right when traveling south on Cross Key Road.
Members of the Barbee family donated this plot of land for the purpose of a community school around 1915. Three years later, a storm damaged the building and the school was relocated to nearby Sampson's Chapel. The Barbee family then deeded the . . . Map (db m154188) HM
7 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens Big Spring Memorial Park
Near Beaty Street North east of Market Street/Buck Island Road.
Dedicated to the early settlers, men and women who served in the armed forces and kept our country free. August 12, 1989.Map (db m37914) HM
8 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens Collegea liberal arts college — 1822 —
On Pryor Street close to N. Beaty Street, on the right when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m29111) HM
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9 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens College Veteran's Memorial
Near East Pryor Street at Elkton Street, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who gave their lives in defense of their country by the veteran students of Athens CollegeMap (db m46362) HM
10 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens First Presbyterian Church
On South Jefferson Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Jefferson Street.
This church was organized in 1829 as a Cumberland Presbyterian church by the Revs. Robert Donnell, John Morgan and Allen Gipson. After first using an interdenominational building, a church was built on West Washington street in 1852. This was . . . Map (db m85386) HM
11 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens Sacked and Plundered
On South Jefferson Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Jefferson Street.
On May 2, 1862, Union troops of the 19th and 24th Illinois and the 37th Indiana Regiments commanded by Col. John Basil Turchin went on a rampage through the town. They looted and plundered stores and homes, stealing clothing, jewelry and anything of . . . Map (db m85387) HM
12 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens, Alabama
On West Washington Street east of South Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1818, Robert Beaty and John D. Carriel, co-founders of the town of Athens, donated ground for all public buildings, including $8,000 toward the erection on this site of a log court house. Among their donations were the springs which supply . . . Map (db m72221) HM
13 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Athens, Alabama
On Beaty Street North at Market Street/Buck Island Road on Beaty Street North.
Athens was incorporated in 1818, one year prior to the admission of Alabama as the 22nd state. It is the seat of Limestone County, created by an act of the Alabama Territorial Legislature. Athens has a legacy of providing quality education for . . . Map (db m159697) HM
14 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle Surrender Site
Near South Marion Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
This stone marks the site of the surrender of Col. Wallace Campbell U.S.A. to Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest C.S.A. Sept. 24, 1864 Erected by N.B. Forrest Chapter Alabama Div. U.D.C. 1902 In commemoration of the triumph of their . . . Map (db m154212) HM WM
15 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Blackburn House
On U.S. 72 at Blackburn Road (County Road 43), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 72.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m192090) HM
16 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Cambridge
On Cambridge Lane (County Road 93) 0.6 miles south of U.S. 72, on the left when traveling south.
North Side This marks the site of Cambridge, a small town established in the earliest years of Limestone County. In 1818, it consisted of several business houses, shops, and a mill. It was one of three locations considered for the county . . . Map (db m60177) HM
17 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Coleman FamilyColeman Hill
On 4th Street at Grace Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Wealthy and influential Virginia family settled here in 1820's. Daniel Coleman (1801-1857) built his stately home a block west about 1826. During the Civil War, home was occupied by Yankee troops who took Elizabeth Coleman's teeth for their gold . . . Map (db m85389) HM
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18 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Coleman HillFort Henderson and Trinity School
On Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling east.
“My people were in slavery on the Coleman Plantation. When the war came, they had an opportunity to fight for their freedom on that very same spot. Then Trinity was built at the fort, and they could get an education there. That story . . . Map (db m158197) HM
19 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Confederate Circle
Near East Hobbs Street west of Thomas Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Confederate Circle in Athens City Cemetery contains graves of over 50 soldiers killed in or around Athens during the WBTS, 8 unknown. Around 1898 ladies of the local UDC were working in the cemetery when bones, believed to be soldiers, were . . . Map (db m94159) HM
20 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Copena Mound
Near Bay Village Drive at Bay Hill Drive.
This burial mound is one of hundreds constructed during the Middle Woodland period between 100 BC and AD 500 by native people who shared burial practices with other similar cultural groups extending from the Gulf and Atlantic coasts to Canada. . . . Map (db m154232) HM
21 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence
On South Jefferson Street near West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . Map (db m85390) HM
22 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Courthouse and South Side of Square
On West Washington Street east of North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Top row, left to right: • The first Limestone County Courthouse was a log structure completed in the early 1820s. The second courthouse, constructed ca. 1825 of brick, was used only until 1831, when the walls began to crack and collapse. It . . . Map (db m154216) HM
23 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — East Side of Square
On South Marion Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Left, top: Athens citizens celebrated the unveiling of the first Confederate monument in 1909. Due to objections to the bowed head, which suggested defeat, a second statue was ordered. Left, center: Watermelon rinds litter the . . . Map (db m154206) HM
24 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Faces of Market Street
On Market Street east of North Marion Street, on the right when traveling west.
From the 1850s to the 1970s, the Louisville & Nashville Depot was located between Market and Washington streets. The building has been used as a dress ship, a photographer's studio, and in 2004 was remodeled for the Limestone County Archives. . . . Map (db m93878) HM
25 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — First United Methodist ChurchAthens, Alabama
On West Hobbs Street at North Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Hobbs Street.
The Methodist presence began in 1813 when circuit riders were sent to establish preaching posts in the Mississippi Territory. In October 1818 the Tennessee Conference appointed Reverend Joshua Boucher Sr. as pastor of the Limestone Circuit, Athens . . . Map (db m154192) HM
26 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Fort Hampton
On Lee Highway (U.S. 72) 0.2 miles west of Wright Road, on the right when traveling west.
Approx. Ľ mile North is the site of Ft. Hampton, built in 1810 and named in honor of Brig. General Wade Hampton of Revolutionary War fame. Two Companies of soldiers were stationed here in log buildings. The purpose of the fort, and its garrison . . . Map (db m154231) HM
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27 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Fort Henderson / Trinity School - 1865-1970
On Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29) west of Allyn Street, on the right when traveling west.
Fort Henderson Built on this site in 1863 by federal forces occupying Athens. It was a five-sided earthen fort with some frame buildings and underground bomb-proofs. Abatis lined the fifteen-foot deep perimeter ditch, a small portion of which . . . Map (db m41787) HM
28 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Governor George S. Houston Home
On Market Street West near Houston Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Front): This house was purchased by George S. Houston in 1845 and was his home until his death here on 31st December 1879. Houston served the people of Alabama in public office for thirty six years. His long and distinguished political . . . Map (db m85420) HM
29 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — James Edwin Horton, Jr.1878-1973
On North Jefferson Street north of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
On June 22, 1933, Judge James Horton of Athens set aside the verdict and death sentence of an all-white jury that found Haywood Patterson, an African American, guilty of raping two white women. Patterson was one of nine black youths falsely accused . . . Map (db m154195) HM
30 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Judge David Lee Rosenau, Jr.1903-1998
On North Jefferson Street at Market Street West, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
D.L. Rosenau, Jr. graduated from local Greene University School as Valedictorian at age 15 and went on to become one of the youngest graduates of both Yale University and Stanford Law School. Following his return to Athens, Judge Rosenau was . . . Map (db m154200) HM
31 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Lentzville Cemetery
On Lentzville Road, 0.7 miles south of Barker Road, on the right when traveling south.
Lentzville Cemetery began as the family cemetery for the family of John Henry Lentz (7 Feb 1753-18 Jul 1835) and his wife Savilla. John Henry was a veteran of the American Revolution and pioneer settler of Limestone County, entering his land in . . . Map (db m114306) HM
32 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Beirut Memorial — (U.S. Marine Barracks Bombing) —
Near South Marion Street south of Market Street West, on the right when traveling south.
Beirut William Ellis Winter Major, USMC Mar. 27, 1951 Oct. 23, 1983 KIAMap (db m154209) WM
33 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Confederate Memorial
On Market Street West at South Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Market Street West.
[Front] Confederate soldiers of Limestone County [Side] In memory of Limestone's sons This monument is erected by their survivors and Joseph E. Johnston Chapter U.D.C. 1909 [Side] Ennobled by . . . Map (db m156910) WM
34 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Courthouse Bell
On North Jefferson Street at Market Street West, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
For more than a century, this bell rang in the Limestone County Courthouse to notify residents of the time of day and of momentous events. The Courthouse and surrounding Square have been the heart of this community since Limestone County's founding . . . Map (db m154199) HM
35 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Iraq — Afghanistan Memorial
On South Marion Street at West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on South Marion Street.
Adam Loggins LCPL USMC June 11, 1979 Apr. 26, 2007 KIA - Iraq Ricky L. Turner PFC US Army Dec. 22, 1988 Jan. 16, 2009 KIA - IraqMap (db m154211) WM
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36 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Limestone County Vietnam War Memorial
On South Marion Street south of Market Street West, on the right when traveling south.
In remembrance of all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice Thomas Belue Box • Bobby Herald Brewer • Clayton Gerome Craig • James Larry Downs • Gary Elmore • Raymond Garth • James Mabron Hargrove • Gary Curtis Harwell • Ruben Lee Horton • Donald . . . Map (db m154208) WM
37 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Lucy's Branch / Legacy of The Little Elk Community
On Snake Road.
Lucy's Branch This site is named for Lucy Bedingfield, daughter of a slave and a Cherokee Indian. She was born 1832, and her Indian name was Finch. She married Meredith Bedingfield, a slave and had 9 children. Lucy was an astute and avid . . . Map (db m85421) HM
38 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Night Chaparral
Near Pryor Street West.
The MIM-72 Chaparral is a ground launched air-to-air missile. Development of the "Night Chaparral" began in 1963 with the short-term replacement of the MIM-64 Mauler, a quick-reaction semi-active radar homing missile system. Designation aptly . . . Map (db m207538) HM
39 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — North Side of Square
On Market Street east of North Jefferson, on the right when traveling west.
The second Confederate Monument was erected in June 1912. This view shows the intersection of Market and Marion streets. The 4-H'ers parade their cattle on the courthouse lawn in 1959. Judges were on hand to give a blue ribbon for the best . . . Map (db m93881) HM
40 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Old Town Cemetery
On East Washington Street west of East Street, on the right when traveling west.
This is the earliest known cemetery in the town of Athens, and the final resting place for many of its first citizens. The earliest burials date from the 1820’s and continue through the mid-1800’s, with an occasional burial past 1900. Through the . . . Map (db m71525) HM
41 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Pleasant HillHome of Rev. Robert Donnell (1784-1855)
On South Clinton Street at East Forrest Street, on the right when traveling north on South Clinton Street.
Built abt. 1849 by Rev. Robert Donnell, a native of North Carolina, and his second wife Clara Lindley Donnell. He was greatly inspired by the Great Spiritual Revival of 1800 and became a Presbyterian circuit rider, one of the "flaming fires," so . . . Map (db m72159) HM
42 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Prisoners of WarFort Henderson and Trinity School
Near Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling east.
“When told that the fort had been surrendered... [the soldiers] could scarcely believe themselves, but with tears demanded that the fight should go on, preferring to die in the fort.” — Lt. Robert McMillan, 110th U.S. . . . Map (db m158258) HM
43 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — ReconstructionFort Henderson and Trinity School
On Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling north.
“Trinity School founder Mary Fletcher Wells and the American Missionary Association forged the path for reconstruction in Limestone County's African American population in an approach based on the belief that education and religion . . . Map (db m158194) HM
44 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Round Island Baptist Church
On Brownsferry Road (County Route 29) 0.2 miles west of Huntsville Brownsferry Road/Ripley Road (County Route 24), on the left when traveling west.
Side A A church older than the county and state. First meeting house built in the fall of 1816, on Indian land, a few miles south of here along Round Island Creek. The first Govt. Land sales were in Feb. 1818 after treaties with the . . . Map (db m85422) HM
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45 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Scenes From Hobbs & Market Streets
On North Marion Strret south of Hobbs Street, on the left when traveling north.
The First Baptist Church, organized in 1824, built a meeting house in 1826. A brick structure was erected in 1831 but was replaced with the above building in 1909. This church located on the north west corner of Clinton and Hobbs streets, was later . . . Map (db m93883) HM
46 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — The Battles of Fort Henderson and Sulphur Creek TrestleFort Henderson and Trinity School
Near Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling east.
“Just after daylight on the morning of September 24, they opened on the fort with artillery from three different sides, casting almost every shell inside the works.” — Col. Wallace Campbell, 110th U.S. Colored . . . Map (db m158261) HM
47 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — The United State Colored TroopsFort Henderson and Trinity School
On Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the right when traveling east.
"The fort...was one of the best works of the kind I ever saw.” — Lt. Henry March, 115th Ohio, USA Here you can see all that remains of Fort Henderson, the southeast bastion. Envision standing here during construction. The . . . Map (db m158265) HM
48 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Trinity SchoolFort Henderson and Trinity School
On Trinity Circle north of Browns Ferry Street (County Road 29), on the left when traveling west.
"It is impossible to adequately describe what Trinity means to me. It means everything. Without Trinity I don't exist." — Dr. Charles Eric Lincoln: scholar, theologian, author, former Duke professor, and Trinity graduate Trinity . . . Map (db m158185) HM
49 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Trinity School Cistern
Near East Market Street west of South Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east.
This cistern is the last remnant of Trinity School located here 1865-1907. The cistern was used to store rainwater collected from the roof. No physical evidence remains of the Ross Hotel, the Chapman Quarters, and other buildings on this block, . . . Map (db m72219) HM
50 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — Washington Street
On West Washington Street east of South Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Top row, left to right: • The Commercial Hotel, owned by George L. Sherrill in the late 1800s, adertised in 1885 that it catered to commercial travelers at $2 a day. After many years of operation by the Sherrill family, it was torn down in . . . Map (db m154230) HM
51 Alabama, Limestone County, Athens — West Side of Square
On North Jefferson Street north of West Washington Street, on the left when traveling north.
Top row, left to right: • The First Presbyterian Church was built on the corner of Jefferson and Washington streets about 1900. This 1949 photograph shows Standard Oil and Sinclair Gasoline signs. Built in 1926, the Standard Oil Filling . . . Map (db m154214) HM
52 Alabama, Limestone County, Belle Mina — Belle Mina / Woodside
On Mooresville Road.
Marker Front Thomas Bibb built this grand house in 1826 and named it "Belle Manor" (beautiful home), but local pronunciation altered it to "Belle Mina". The home which stayed in the Bibb family until 1940 was the seat of Bibb's large . . . Map (db m85424) HM
53 Alabama, Limestone County, Capshaw — Nicholas Davis
On Nick Davis Road (County Road 44) 0.5 miles west of Sanderson Road (County Road 127), on the left when traveling west.
Born April 23, 1781 in Hanover Co. Virginia, married there to Martha Hargrave of a wealthy Quaker family. He served as U.S. Marshall and in other positions. Moved to Kentucky in 1808. Was a Captain in the War of 1812 and became a political and . . . Map (db m29284) HM
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54 Alabama, Limestone County, Decatur — Southeast Air Forces Training Center(Pryor Field)
Near Bee Line Highway (U.S. 31) 0.6 miles south of Thomas L Hammons Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Southeast Air Forces Training Center operated by Southern Aviation Training School, also known as Pryor Field, was constructed in 1941. These two aircraft hangars and beacon tower are the remaining artifacts of one of only a few World War II . . . Map (db m85425) HM
55 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Alabama Combat Infantrymen Monument
Near Interstate 65 at milepost 365 when traveling south.
Front: To Honor All Combat Infantrymen We were boys and we were young We became men on that hill we overran Some of us lived, many of us died For a moment with us abide and join in prayer with me to honor those of the . . . Map (db m156897) WM
56 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Alabama's Role
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
Alabama will continue to be key to America's future leadership in space. NASA and its commercial and academic partners in Alabama will manage the development of the Space Launch System, history's largest heavy-lift rocket, and human support . . . Map (db m160612) HM
57 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle
On Elkmont Road/North Jefferson Street (Alabama Route 127) 1.2 miles south of Morris Road, on the right when traveling south.
On Sept. 25, 1864 Gen. N.B. Forrest's Confederate cavalry, with Morton's battery of 4 guns, attacked and captured the Union fort near here. The fort consisted of a square redoubt, rifle pits, two blockhouses, and some frame buildings. It protected a . . . Map (db m60870) HM
58 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Commerce
On Upper Fort Hampton Road (County Route 49) east of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east.
Train #3 southbound, circa 1913. The wye (turnaround) is visible on the right. Because trains traveled with only one engine in the early railroad days and the tracks further south were under construction, a wye was necessary at Elkmont for . . . Map (db m93859) HM
59 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Downtown Scenes
On Upper Fort Hampton Road (County Route 49) east of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east.
01: Looking south on Railroad Street. 02: McWilliams Store, June 1913. 03: Drugstore interior, 1940s. 04: Citizens' Bank, early 1900s. 05: Elkmont Post Office, circa 1900s. 06: Telephone switchboard, early 1900s. 07: Elkmont Post . . . Map (db m93856) HM
60 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Elkmont Pride: Family-School-Church
On Upper Fort Hampton Road (County Route 49) east of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east.
Limestone County High School (grades 9-12) was established in 1912. Money for the building, nearly $10,000, was obtained from three sources: the sale of property of an old Elkmont Elementary School, state funds, and private donations. Honored and . . . Map (db m93851) HM
61 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Elkmont, Alabama / Tenn. & Ala. Central Railroad
On County Road 49 east of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east.
Front The earliest settlers to this area moved across the Chickasaw boundary before 1810 and established the Sims and New Garden settlements. The area came to be known as Elkmont, for the once abundant elk, the Elk River and the "mount" on . . . Map (db m85426) HM
62 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Legacy
On Interstate 65S, on the right when traveling south.
The Saturn I, the Saturn IB and the Saturn V were all members of the Saturn family of rockets developed in Huntsville. The Saturn IB, as displayed here in full scale, had more power than the earlier Saturn I-enough for orbital training missions . . . Map (db m160608) HM
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63 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Limestone County's First High School / The Delmore Brothers
On Upper Fort Hampton Road (County Road 49) east of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling east.
Limestone County's First High School "Limestone County High School” was established in Elkmont in 1912. The original building constructed in 1912, stood on Evans Street where Elkmont High School is currently located. The County Board . . . Map (db m154184) HM
64 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Old New Garden Cemetery / New Garden Cumberland Presbyterian Church
On New Garden Road at New Garden Road (County Route 98), on the right when traveling south on New Garden Road.
(Side A) Old New Garden Cemetery This cemetery is one of the oldest in Limestone County and is listed on the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register. Many of the areas earliest settlers are buried here including Patsy Elmore, widow of a . . . Map (db m73836) HM
65 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Perspective
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, located on Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, has provided America's space solutions since 1960. As one of NASA's largest engineering centers, Marshall offers its extensive expertise and unique facilities . . . Map (db m160609) HM
66 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Pettusville
On Pettusville Road (County Road 55) 0.2 miles north of Dunnavant Road, on the left when traveling north.
Pettusville was named for Dr. Thomas Coleman Pettus (1816-1890) who came from Lunenburg Co., Virginia and purchased land that encompassed Bailes Hollow in the late 1840s. Dr. Pettus discovered seven "medicinal springs” deep in the hollow. The . . . Map (db m154186) HM
67 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Saturn IB Launch Vehicle
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
Developed by the Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, and associated contractors. Erected by the citizens of Alabama as a tribute to the men and women who made it possible for this nation to explore space for peaceful purposes, . . . Map (db m160613) HM
68 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Sim Corder/Harrison Mill
On Buck Island Road (Alabama Route 99) 0.5 miles west of West Limestone School Road, on the right when traveling west.
Simeon Corder is said to have contracted with George Hamilton to build the mill and operate it for him in 1909. The contract was sealed with no more than a handshake. After Corder's death in 1923, his widow sold the mill to Aubrey Todd, who sold it . . . Map (db m93847) HM
69 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Sims Settlement
On Easter Ferry Road south of Morris Road (County Road 49), on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Side A (North side) In the fall of 1806 a group of settlers led by William and James Sims, traveled from east Tennessee on flatboats down the Tennessee River and up the Elk River to this area. They landed near Buck Island and spread out . . . Map (db m85454) HM
70 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Sulphur Creek Trestle, 1864
On Upper Fort Hampton Road (County Road 49) east of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling east.
Soon after this scene was captured of Union troops rebuilding Sulphur Creek Trestle, one mile south of here, in early 1864, the ring of hammers was replaced by the thunder of cannon fire. By the time the smoke cleared, more than 240 men were dead in . . . Map (db m154183) HM
71 Alabama, Limestone County, Elkmont — Visitors Center
On I-65 S, on the right when traveling south.
While traveling through Alabama, we invite you to Visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of U.S. Space Camp and Aviation Challenge, The journey through the U.S. Space and Rocket Center will lead you from the beginning of rocketry to . . . Map (db m160611) HM
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72 Alabama, Limestone County, French Mill — Limestone County Tornado Memorial
On Lee Highway (U.S. 72) 0.3 miles east of Mooresville Road (County Route 71), on the right when traveling west.
Primary marker The bricks in these walls were once part of the homes of Limestone Countians. Each one represents a dream, and the loss of that dream on April 27, 2011, when seven tornadoes hit Limestone County and 62 struck in Alabama, . . . Map (db m72495) HM
73 Alabama, Limestone County, Gourdsville — Gourdsville / Gilbertsboro
Near Gardner Hollow Road west of Shoal Creek Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Gourdsville / Gilbertsboro Gourdsville is the colorful place-name of one of the earliest settlements in Limestone County. It was little more than a camp of shanties established by intruders on the Chickasaw lands who were driven back to the . . . Map (db m132612) HM
74 Alabama, Limestone County, Greenbrier — Druid's Grove Plantation / Jones-Donnell Cemetery
Near Oakwood Lane at Old Highway 20, on the left when traveling south.
VA native John Nelson Spotswood Jones, son of Rev. War Capt. Lewellen Jones, cousin of Martha Washington, and descendant of Rev. Rowland Jones of Williamsburg's Bruton Parish, built Druid's Grove near this site before 1820 and established the . . . Map (db m70235) HM
75 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Cottonport / Mooresville
On Old Highway 20 at Mooresville Road on Old Highway 20.
Front The town of Cottonport flourished in the early years of Limestone County. It was settled in 1818 and chartered in 1824. It was located approx. 1½ miles S.E. near the point where Limestone Creek flowed into the Tennessee River and . . . Map (db m85455) HM
76 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Historic Buildings in Mooresville
On Lauderdale Street west of East Street (County Road 71), on the right when traveling west.
The town owns the Brick Church, the Stagecoach Tavern, and the Post Office. One of the town's primary budget lines is the care and maintenance of these historic public buildings for future generations. However, these structures would not be . . . Map (db m189570) HM
77 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Historic Homes of Mooresville
Near Lauderdale Street west of East Street (County Road 71), on the right when traveling west.
Historic Homes The majority of older homes in Mooresville were built a the end of the "Federal" period (roughly 1790-1830) and incorporated elements of the architecture prevalent at this time. Typically, a Federal-style house is a simple . . . Map (db m189568) HM
78 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Historic Mooresville
Near Lauderdale Street west of East Street (County Road 71), on the right when traveling west.
Preservation and Restoration The residents of Mooresville value the town's past and are committed to historic preservation by working to raise funds to protect its public historic buildings. Some buildings have been lost or changed purpose as . . . Map (db m189566) HM
79 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — MooresvilleIncorporated in 1818
On Old Highway 20 at Mooresville Road on Old Highway 20.
Post office contains original call boxes Old tavern, 1817 used as stagecoach stop Red Brick Methodist church 1817 U.S. Gen. James A Garfield was stationed here 1862 White frame church is more than a century old Andrew Johnson was . . . Map (db m28154) HM
80 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Mooresville AlabamaEst. 1818
Near Lauderdale Street west of East Street (County Road 71), on the right when traveling west.
Mooresville's history began in 1805 when the first settlers arrived in the area and set up homesteads on lands occupied by the Chickasaw Indians. The Indians later ceded the land to the Federal Government and public land sales began in 1818. . . . Map (db m189567) HM
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81 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Mooresville Brick Church/The Cumberland Presbyterian Church
On Lauderdale Street at East Street (County Route 71), on the right when traveling west on Lauderdale Street.
(side 1) Mooresville Brick Church Completed by 1839 this Greek Revival Structure was probably under construction for several years. On November 18, 1838 Alabama's 2nd Governor, Thomas Bibb and his wife Pamela deeded this property to . . . Map (db m85456) HM
82 Alabama, Limestone County, Mooresville — Mooresville, Alabama / Mooresville Stagecoach Inn and Tavern
On High Street north of Lauderdale Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Side 1) Mooresville, Alabama Incorporated November 16, 1818 Mooresville Post Office, c.1840, is the oldest operational post office in the state of Alabama. It has served the community form the same building since its . . . Map (db m89028) HM
83 Alabama, Limestone County, Salem — Abner Alloway Strange, Sr.1761-1835 — Veteran of the American Revolution —
On Buck Island Road (State Highway 99) north of Sugar Way, on the left when traveling south.
Approximately 200 yards east of this site are the unmarked graves of Abner Alloway Strange, Sr., and other family members. (The markers were moved to Salem Methodist Cemetery in 1977.) A Sergeant in the Virginia Militia, Strange was at Yorktown . . . Map (db m32561) HM
84 Alabama, Limestone County, Salem — Cunningham CemeteryLimestone County
On Dupree Hollow Road (County Route 37) 0.5 miles south of Easter Ferry Road (County Route 104), on the left when traveling south.
The first known burial here is Charles Cunningham who died September 28, 1852. Many unmarked fieldstones are present that could mark older graves. The cemetery contains 82 identifiable burials with headstones. Six Confederate soldiers, WWI, and WWII . . . Map (db m98753) HM
85 Alabama, Limestone County, Salem — Dupree CemeteryLimestone County
Near Dupree Hollow Road (County Route 37) 1.4 miles north of Buck Island Road (Alabama Route 99), on the left when traveling north.
The first known burial here is Nancy Vinson Christopher who died May 16, 1852. Many unmarked fieldstones are present that could mark older graves. The cemetery contains 52 identifiable burials with headstones. Five Confederate soldiers and one WWII . . . Map (db m71991) HM
86 Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Cotton Hillcirca 1824
On Huntsville Browns Ferry Road (County Route 24) 0.2 miles west of Cambridge Lane (County Route 93), on the right when traveling west.
A grand two story brick house built in the Federal style with a double tier pedimented Palladian portico. The house displays architectural features brought to Limestone County by early settlers from Southside Virginia, and adjacent North . . . Map (db m90915) HM
87 Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Gamble House
On Huntsville Browns-Ferry Road (County Route 24) 0.7 miles east of Interstate 65, on the left when traveling east.
One of the oldest brick houses in the country. It was built, circa 1822-28, by Wm. Parham for Joseph Johnston, the original landowner. It displays both Georgian and Federal influences in its style and details. A molded brick water table and . . . Map (db m117805) HM
88 Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Gen. N.B. Forrest, C.S.A.North Alabama Raid — September 23-30, 1864 —
On Bee Line Highway (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling south.
Hemmed in by superior forces Forrest's fast~moving cavalry raided and destroyed Union supply lines and strong points, captured 2,360 men, valuable stores. By swift action, surprise and bluff Forrest disrupted Union military plans from Decatur to . . . Map (db m29104) HM
89 Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Harris-Pryor House(Flower Hill Farm)
On U.S. 31.
Side A Build abt. 1858 by Schuyler Harris on land once owned by Henry Augustine Washington, a distant relative of the first president. Through purchases, marriages, and inheritance between the Washington, Harris and Pryor families, all . . . Map (db m85458) HM
90 Alabama, Limestone County, Tanner — Oakland United Methodist Church
On Bee Line Highway (U.S. 31) at Thomas L Hammonds Road, on the right when traveling north on Bee Line Highway.
Generations of African~American families have worshiped here, beginning with services held under a brush arbor prior to the Civil War. In August of 1879, the land for the Oakland Methodist church was deeded to parishioners. In a wooden one-room . . . Map (db m29094) HM
 
 
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Apr. 19, 2024