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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM111D_lest-we-forget_Decatur-AL.html
Beneath this hallowed ground lay the remains of fifty-five Confederate soldiers. They gave their lives to establish southern independence, protect their homes, and preserve states rights. These original headstones were placed in May 1903 by the Jo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10AV_health-and-civic-welfare_Decatur-AL.html
"The opportunies which were at hand in the development of the river and the region were being seized upon by our people with renewed courage and confidence. We now kow that we couldn't be licked again, that what had been preached to us by TVA was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10AU_recreation-and-refreshment_Decatur-AL.html
"We are definitely in an era of building the best kind of buildings the building of a great projects for the benefit of the public and with the definite objectives of building human happiness". Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Delano park was created …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10AI_social-and-cultural-opportunites_Decatur-AL.html
"It is intended that the city shall be not only a first class business and manufacturing place but at the same time it shall be a delightful place for the home and family."-Promotional brochure from the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10AF_beauty-and-hope_Decatur-AL.html
"This section lying between Sixth Avenue and Eight Avenue will provide the central beautification theme as it will evolve into a beautiful elevated rose garden with 2,000 selected roses planted at vantage points... the color ensemble, when complet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10AB_albany_Decatur-AL.html
On Jan. 11, 1887, the Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company, Inc. was formed under the leadership E. C. Gordon, C.C. Harris and W.W. Littlejohn. With a capital investment of $7,500.000, the company purchased 5600 acres of land, including 10…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH5_korean-war_Decatur-AL.html
In Memory of those who died for our country in the Korean War1950-1953
Otis F. Alford, Claud Greene, Jr., Thomas C. Hendrix, Paul Gentra Holloway, Richard D. McGhee, Olen Parker
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH3_world-war-one_Decatur-AL.html
In Memory of those who died for our country during1917-18
John Alexander Jr.,Dorsey L. Baker, Fred S. Baker, Sam Black, James W. Bunch, Harkless Byrd, Joe Campbell, James L. Culpepper, William J. Eaton, Buford L. Flack, Owen Fowler, Claud M Gra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWH1_war-in-vietnam_Decatur-AL.html
This Monument is dedicated in memory of Decatur born men who fought & died in the Vietnam War.Roger Pinkey Crow Dec 12 1948- Sept 30, 1970Billy Wayne Carp March 13, 1947- Sept 10, 1969Tommy L Nighola's March 2, 1944 - Feb 23, 1966William Hillard O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLPF_st-johns-episcopal-church_Decatur-AL.html
Side AIn 1890, 75 members of St. Paul's Church (founded 1867) in Old Decatur, split away from the church over the location of a new building. Newcomers to the parish and city wanted to build it in New Decatur/Albany, near their homes. Longtime St.…