On 3rd Street Northeast (U.S. 278) at 4th Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street Northeast.
“Die Deutsche Kolonie Von Nord Alabama” (The German Colony of North Alabama) lies south of Highway 278E and consists of 27 blocks containing 135 buildings representing various types of historic architecture. The . . . — — Map (db m33837) HM
Alabama is one of the states with the most biodiversity.
In fact, Alabama ranks #1 when it comes to the number of freshwater critters!
Biodiversity refers to the total number of different plant and animal species.
Every organism from . . . — — Map (db m106105)
Alabama is a very geological diverse state. The vast natural resources and biodiversity of Alabama can greatly be attributed to its geological history.
Clarkson Bridge is located in the physiographic region called the Cumberland Plateau, which . . . — — Map (db m106097) HM
On U.S. 278 at County Road 1145, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 278.
Here Gen. Forrest (C.S.A.) overtook
Col. Streight’s raiders (U.S.A.)
In hand-to-hand battle after dark 3 horses shot from under Forrest, Union force fled southward with Forrest in . . . — — Map (db m33802) HM
A tribute to the citizens of
Cullman County for
bending, but not breaking, following
the EF4 tornado on April 27, 2011.
Dedicated: April 27, 2013
Designed by: Cullman City Street Dept. — — Map (db m101094) HM
On 3rd Street Northeast (U.S. 278E) at 6th Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling east on 3rd Street Northeast.
The Betz Addition Historic District, also known as “Quality Hill”, lies to the north of Highway 278 East and is named in honor of Cullman’s first mayor, Fred Betz. The district is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. . . . — — Map (db m33839) HM
Birdwatching is a popular hobby for many in Alabama. Not only are birds fun to watch, but they also tell us a lot about environmental health.
Pileated Woodpecker • Red-tailed Hawk • Yellow-bellied Sapsucker • Cardinal • Bluebird • American . . . — — Map (db m106103) HM
This 270 foot bridge was constructed in 1904, destroyed by a flood in 1921 and rebuilt the following year. The only remaining covered bridge in Cullman County, it was restored by the Cullman County Commission in 1975 as an American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m33833) HM
Near 9th Street Southeast at Main Avenue Southwest.
Col. John G. Cullmann
July 2, 1823 - December 3, 1895
Thrifty German Colonists led by Col. John G. Cullmann in 1873 settled this thinly populated plateau of Alabama.
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Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
Dedicated To The Recipients Of The
Nation's Oldest Military Decoration
"The Purple Heart"
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the . . . — — Map (db m101168) WM
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
This monument is dedicated
to the brave men of the
Confederacy, who gave
their lives and livelihood
for the noble cause. Mere
words on a stone are
little tribute to the
measure they gave. But
we do this so that future . . . — — Map (db m101105) WM
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
Dedicated in memory
of those from
Cullman County
who gave their lives
in the service
of their country
Korean War
Aubrey G. Adams • John Mayfield
A. P. Alvis • Leo A. Ponder
Leo D. Andrews • Norman Rivers
William A. Bates . . . — — Map (db m101104) WM
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
Dedicated in memory
of those from
Cullman County
who gave their lives
in the service
of their country
World War I
Abercrombie Sam • McCain Rudolphus
Baker George N. • McConnell William
Bates General D. • Morgan William W. . . . — — Map (db m101165) WM
On Arnold Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company completed building this Mission Style depot in 1913. When the tracks were laid below ground level, it replaced Cullman's first station located on First Avenue at Third Street, SW.
Passenger service . . . — — Map (db m29975) HM
On Arnold Street NE close to 2nd Street NE, on the right when traveling west.
The city of Cullman is the county seat of Cullman County, which had scattered settlers as early as 1823. Called "The Crossroads of the True South," Cullman was founded by Col. Johann Gottfried Cullmann. After fleeing his German homeland and living . . . — — Map (db m66397) HM
On 4th Street Southwest at 5th Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street Southwest.
The first church in the City of Cullman was established on this block of land donated by the North and South Railroad in February 1874. Lots 154, 155, and 181 were granted to Henry Dietz, August Henning, and George Stoback as trustees of the . . . — — Map (db m33841) HM
Born Frankwetler, Bavarta, Germany July 2, 1823
Died Cullman, Alabama December 3, 1895
Colonel Cullmann Founded the City of Cullman, Alabama, in 1873.
Later, in 1877, he founded Cullman County. He also established the Alabama Towns of Bangor, . . . — — Map (db m83459) HM
On 2nd Avenue NE south of Young Street NE, on the right when traveling south.
In 1946, the McPhillips family brought King Pharr Canning Company, a major vegetable canning operation to Cullman. Led by chairman Julian B. McPhillips of Mobile, and his two sons Julian L. McPhillips and W. Warren McPhillips (returning from Navy . . . — — Map (db m101093) HM
Land-based activities affect water quality and quantity. For that reason, it is important that we make good decisions about our day to day actions.
Dry stacks prevent poultry manure from entering streams.
Silt fences prevent erosion from . . . — — Map (db m107957) HM
On County Road 747, 0.1 miles south of County Road 1508, on the left when traveling south.
The first family to settle this area in 1832. Married Nancy Stewart Hanby, daughter of Gabriel Hanby, who was one of the original framers of the Alabama Constitution. They became parents of 11 children: 4 sons served in the Confederate Army. At one . . . — — Map (db m201371) HM
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
The Cullman County native was the first
man drafted in America for World War I. His
Selective Service number 258, was the first
one drawn in the U.S. Senate Building in
Washington D.C. on July 20, 1917. 10,500 men
were drafted that . . . — — Map (db m101097) HM
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW, 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
K Company 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Last American soldier killed in combat, WWII.
Shot in back of ear, right side, by a Japanese sniper in Guam.
Buried, Punchbowl National Cemetery, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Thrifty German colonists, led by Col. John G. Cullman, in 1873 settled this thinly populated plateau.
This section, previously thought unproductive, became famous for its diversified crops. — — Map (db m29976) HM
On 2nd Avenue Southeast north of 6th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
The first church at the town site of Cullman. Founded May 1, 1874, at the beginning of the second year of settlement.
An ethnic German church formed by immigrant families. Services held exclusively in the German language until 1932. In 1937, . . . — — Map (db m33840) HM
The Ave Maria Grotto
the work of
Brother Joseph Zoettl, O.S.B.
has been recorded in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States Department of Interior 1984. — — Map (db m37452) HM
On 1st Avenue Southeast at 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on 1st Avenue Southeast.
Preservation of this Weiss Cottage was initiated by the Cullman County Historical Society and implemented by the Cullman County Federation of Women’s Clubs, City of Cullman Bicentennial Commission and the City of Cullman Community Development . . . — — Map (db m33836) HM
There are two main ways wastewater is treated. In rural areas septic tanks are common, in more populated areas homes are connected to wastewater treatment plants.
A Septic Tank is a concrete or steel tank buried near a home. Raw sewage . . . — — Map (db m106106) HM
At Clarkson Covered Bridge, your drinking water comes from Lake Catoma.
Following a drop of water from the source through the treatment process and eventually to the faucet.
1. Coagulation is the process that removes dirt and particles . . . — — Map (db m106109) HM
