LIMESTONE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Eight of our Historic Markers are located in the City of Athens Alabama. These markers and their location are identified as follows:

• Governor George S. Houston Home
• This marker is located on the grounds of the Houston at 101 north Houston Street and corner of Market Street.
   
• Old Town Cemetery
• This marker is located at the cemetery on east Washington Street between East and Beaty.
   
• Athens Sacked and Plundered
• This marker is located on the south west corner of the Limestone County Courthouse lawn.
   
• Trinity School Cistern
• This marker is located in the parking lot near the north west end of the new Limestone Courthouse Annex on Market Street near the railroad track.
   
• Fort Henderson (ca 1863)--- Trinity School (1865-1970)
• This marker is located on Brownsferry Street on the Trinity Congregational Church grounds.
   
• Coleman Hill and Family Cemetery
• This marker is located on 4th Street  at the corner of Grace Ave.
   
• Donnell House (Pleasant Hill)
• This marker is located in front of the House on the Middle School property situated south-east of the intersection of Forrest and Clinton.
• Courthouse and Poor Farm Fence
• This marker is located on the South West side of the Limestone County Courthouse