Birthplace of Albertville - Albertville, AL
N 34° 15.940 W 086° 12.146
16S E 573424 N 3791900
Albertville is the county seat of Marshall County, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WMMV4D
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2014
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The Birthplace of Albertville historical marker is a metal marker with "Albertville, Heart of Sand Mountain" at the top. It is located at 406 East Main Street. The marker was placed by the Chamber of Commerce Sesquicentennial Committee.
Marker Name: Birthplace of Albertville
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Marker text:
The City of Albertville traces its origin here to 406 East Main Street, where on Jan. 13, 1860, James C. Miller (1833-1862) established a post office in his log cabin home, which also doubled as the community’s first store. Miller, who was later killed during the War Between the States, named the post office “Albertville” in honor of his father-in-law, Thomas A. Albert (1796-1876).
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1969
Marker Number: None
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