From the historic marker..
Capt. Charles Linn (1814-1882)
Son of a Swedish iron-master, Linn built Birmingham’s first industry, Birmingham Car and Foundry Company (Linn Iron Works): the first bank, The National Bank of Birmingham(later became Amsouth); and the city’s first park, called Linn Park.
When the population was less the 4,000 Linn prophesied: “Bury me on the high promontory overlooking the City of Birmingham, in which you men profess to have so little faith, so that I may walk out on Judgement Day and view the greatest industrial city in the entire South.” A promise fulfilled, yet only begun.
Placed by Linn-Henley Charitable Trust for the citizens of Jefferson County.
My wife, son, brother-in-law, and I went on a historic tour of Oak Hill Cemetery, Birmingham’s first city cemetery, on October 31st, 2009. I asked my wife to snap this photo of the Capt. Linn sign which was posted near his burial place. The cemetery is full of individuals who shaped Birmingham into the thriving center of commerce it remains today. Oak Hill Cemetery was a neat place to visit. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves history.
