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The Huntsville Times was a thrice-weekly newspaper published in Huntsville, Alabama.It also served the surrounding areas of north Alabama's Tennessee Valley region. The Times formerly operated as an afternoon paper, but moved to mornings years after The Huntsville News ceased publication.
The Lincoln Mill and Mill Village Historic District is a historic district in Huntsville, Alabama. Opened in 1900, it quickly grew to be Huntsville's largest cotton mill in the first quarter of the 20th century. After closing in 1955, the mills were converted to office space that was used by the U.S. space program.
Newly formed Alabama Legislature convenes in Huntsville. [1] 1820 - Alabama state capital relocated from Huntsville to Cahaba. [1] 1822 - Maple Hill Cemetery in use (approximate date). 1825 - Southern Advocate and Huntsville Advertiser newspaper in publication. [2] 1835 - A large fire near the Courthouse Square destroys about a dozen buildings. [5]
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The Merrimack Mill Village Historic District is a historic district in Huntsville, Alabama. The cotton mill was built in 1900 by the Merrimack Manufacturing Company, reaching a peak of 1,600 employees by 1955. The mill was sold in 1946, and became known as the Huntsville Manufacturing Company. It operated until 1989 and was torn down in 1992.
Spencer’s plan for tax incentive districts, she asserts, have provided $75,000,000 for capital improvements to Huntsville City Schools. [3] Spencer advocates volunteer involvement, and points to her own work in volunteer efforts such as the United Way, Community Free Clinic, Huntsville/Madison Co. Botanical Garden, and the Boys & Girls Club. [5]
This is a list of mayors who served the city of Huntsville, Alabama. [1] From 1812 to 1828, a board of trustees governed Huntsville, headed by a popularly elected president: 1816–1819: Nicholas Pope; 1819–1821: John Brahan; 1821: Benjamin Pope; 1821–1822: John Read; 1822–1823: John W. Tilfordy; 1823–1824: John Boardman; 1824: William ...
Thomas Tyler "T.T." Terry (1865–1941) was an American politician who served as mayor of Huntsville, Alabama, from 1916 to 1918. [2] He was the first leader of the city to actually bear the title "Mayor". Previously, the city's chief executive had been titled "President". [3] He is buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville. [4]