A County Older Than The State, Lawrence County - Moulton, AL
N 34° 28.883 W 087° 17.518
16S E 473190 N 3815571
Lawrence County was organized in 118 from Cherokee and Chickasaw Indian lands.
Waymark Code: WMNDAG
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2015
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The A County Older Than The State, Lawrence County is an Alabama Historical Association metal marker. It is located
The marker was placed by the Alabama Historical Association.
Marker Name: A County Older Than The State, Lawrence County
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
Marker Text:
Created by Territorial Legislature in 1818 from lands ceded by Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians. Named for U.S. Navy hero of War of 1812 Capt. James Lawrence. Fatally wounded, his famous command was, "Don't give up the ship." County seat since 1820 has been at Moulton which was named for hero of Creek Indian War, 1813-14.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1957
Marker Number: None
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