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Lincoln School and Village

In 1918 William Lincoln Barrell of Lowell, Ma. purchased Abingdon Mill and transformed it into a large textile center of all concrete construction named Lincoln Mill Village. Phillip Peter served as its superintendent from 1934-1953.
Built in 1929 this school became the central core of community life until 1956 when Lincoln Village was annexed to the city of Huntsville. Edward W. Anderson served as its principal for 27 years. Many graduates became local and state leaders.
The mill stopped operation in 1957 and burned in 1980.

Marker Name: Lincoln School and Village Marker Type: Urban Addtional Information:: Lincoln School is now an elementry school. Date Dedicated / Placed: 1985 Marker Number: Not listed

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