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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1COI_courtland-cemetery_North-Courtland-AL.html
Side AOne of Alabama's oldest and most picturesque town cemeteries, this site was set aside as a burying ground by the Courtland Land Company in its original survey made prior to the incorporation of the town in 1819. Many of the area's earliest s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1COH_a-cotton-kingdom_Courtland-AL.html
Side AA combination of rich soil, mild climate and ready access to market via river and later railroad made Courtland an early center of cotton production. From surrounding plantations with colorful names like Bonnie Doone, Oak Grove, Rocky Hill, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJM_confederate-veterans-memorial_Moulton-AL.html
(front)Dedicated to the men of Lawrence County, Alabama,from all walks of life, who left kith and kin,hearth and home, and lost their lives in military servicefor the Confederate States of America duringthe War for Southern Independence. 1861-1865…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJL_general-phillip-dale-roddy_Moulton-AL.html
Born on this site about 1820 to Phillip and Sarah Roddy, Phillip Dale Roddy grew up in poverty. His father a saddle maker and War of 1812 veteran, was one of the earliest murder victims in Moulton. Phillip Dale was raised by his mother and receive…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJK_lawrence-county_Moulton-AL.html
Tribute to ourVietnam Veterans Obedient to duty's callMany to return injured9 never to return Herman Lee CooperWillie Frank GarnerBenjamin HarrisArtie TerryJeffery W. SmithRay Anthony RhodesHarold Laverol PoolCharles Minor Woodall Jr.Billy M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJJ_a-county-older-than-the-state_Moulton-AL.html
Created by Territorial Legislaturein 1818 from lands ceded byCherokee and Chickasaw Indians Named for U.S, Navy hero of War of 1812Capt. James LawrenceFatally wounded, his famous command was"Don't Give Up The Ship" County seat since 1820 has…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJI_anne-newport-royall_Moulton-AL.html
Born 11 June 1769, in Maryland and married 18 Nov 1797, Anne Royall became a wealthy widow upon her Revolutionary War Veteran husband's death in 1813. However, her husband's family filed an ultimately successful suit for his estate. While she wait…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJH_judge-thomas-m-peters_Moulton-AL.html
A scientist of national fame, Peters (1810-1888) lived for many years in Moulton with his wife Naomi (Leetch), a relative of President James K. Polk, who possibly visited here. A man of many talents, Peters was a noted linguist, early civil rights…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJG_general-leroy-pope-walker_Moulton-AL.html
General Leroy Pope Walker was born 7 Feb 1817 in Madison County, Al., son of John W. Walker (1784~1823). John was House Speaker of the AL Territory, the first constitutional convention president, the first US AL senator, and namesake of Walker Cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BJF_gallagher-hill-science-hill_Moulton-AL.html
The elevation to the northeast was known as Gallagher Hill. It was owned by John Gallagher who was born 1784 in Donegal County, Ireland. Coming to America 12 Aug 1812, he was a Lawrence County official by 1822. Later known as Science Hill, the Mou…
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