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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMLI_betz-addition-historic-district_Cullman-AL.html
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. Composed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMLG_die-deutsche-kolonie-von-nord-alabama_Cullman-AL.html
"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 District was added to the National …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMLF_weiss-cottage_Cullman-AL.html
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 Agen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMLC_clarkson-covered-bridge_Cullman-AL.html
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 Bice…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKN_battle-of-days-gap_Falkville-AL.html
Here Gen. Forrest (C.S.A.) overtook larger force of Col. Streight (U.S.A.) Forrest attacked three times. Streight fled toward Rome to destroy Confederate railroads.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKM_battleground_Vinemont-AL.html
Named after a Civil War Battle fought April 30, 1863, between Confederate troops commanded by General Nathan Bedford Forrest and Union troops commanded by Colonel Abel D. Streight. Confederates lost 50 to 75 men killed or wounded. Union lost 30 me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKH_battle-of-hog-mountain_Cullman-AL.html
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 forces fled southward with Forrest in relentless pursuit.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMKG_general-forrests_Hanceville-AL.html
Pursuit and Union Col. Streight's defense, from Battle Ground (26M. -NW) to capture at Lawrence (80 M. -East) - said to be greatest cavalry fight in modern warfare. It passed here May 1, 1863.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK07_sand-mountain-plateau_Cullman-AL.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK06_cullman-railroad-depot_Cullman-AL.html
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 was…
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