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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DCB_trinity-school-cistern_Athens-AL.html
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,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DBH_coleman-family_Athens-AL.html
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 as occupied by Yankee troops who took Elizabeth Coleman's teeth for their gold co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DAS_pleasant-hill_Athens-AL.html
FrontBuilt 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,"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CUI_old-town-cemetery_Athens-AL.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14VK_cambridge_Athens-AL.html
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 seat, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM113N_governor-george-s-houston-home_Athens-AL.html
(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 career bega…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV7B_athens-college-veterans-memorial_Athens-AL.html
Dedicated to those who gave their lives in defense of their country by the veteran students of Athens College
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS0C_fort-henderson-trinity-school-1865-1970_Athens-AL.html
Fort HendersonBuilt 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 is st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPD8_athens-big-spring-memorial-park_Athens-AL.html
Dedicated to the early settlers, men and women who served in the armed forces and kept our country free. August 12, 1989.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLVK_lucys-branch-legacy-of-the-little-elk-community_Athens-AL.html
Lucy's BranchThis 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 storytelle…
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