Historic Markers Across Alabama
Johann Gottfried Cullman
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on 2nd Ave., NE, Cullman, Alabama |
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Cullman |
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N 34° 10.794 W 086° 50.618 |
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34.1799 -86.84363333 |
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Mounted ** |
Waymark: |
WMGR76
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Text:
Born Frankwiter Bavarta Germany July 2 1823 Died Cullman, Alabama December 3, 1895 Colonel Cullman Founded the City of Cullman, Alabama, in 1873. Later, in 1877, he founded Cullman County, He also established the Alabama Towns of Bangor, Berlin, Bremen, Garden City and Vinemont. Because of his inspirational leadership and humanitarian Influence, approximately 20,000 Bavarian and German immigrants settled in this area
Notes:
Plaque attached to the statue of Johann Gottfried Cullman.
End of Johann Gottfried Cullman
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