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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNT_the-dowe-houses_Montgomery-AL.html
(side 1)The three Dowe houses are a reminder of the residential neighborhood that existed here in the 19th century.
The main family residence, dating from 1863, was originally designed as an Italianate-style "raised cottage." But in 1908, the h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNS_juliette-hampton-morgan-montgomery-city-county-public-library_Montgomery-AL.html
(side 1)Juliette Hampton Morgan
Juliette Hampton Morgan was a white Montgomery, Alabama librarian whose privileged upbringing seemed unlikely to produce the determined civil rights activist that she became. Her letters to the Montgomery Adverti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNQ_civil-rights-freedom-riders_Montgomery-AL.html
On May 20, 1961, a group of black and white SNCC members led by John Lewis left Birmingham for Montgomery on a Greyhound bus. They were determined to continue the "Freedom Ride" from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that had met with violence in Bi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNO_kahl-montgomery-catoma-street-church-of-christ_Montgomery-AL.html
(side 1)Kahl Montgomery
Jewish citizens organized in 1846; Kahl (Congregation) Montgomery chartered April 12, 1852. New Orleans philanthropist Judah Touro willed $2,000 as nucleus for temple building fund. Property acquired 1858. Philadelphia a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNM_civil-war-barnes-school-figh-pickett-house_Montgomery-AL.html
(side 1)Civil War-Barnes School
In April 1865, the Union Army command made this house its headquarters. Mrs. Pickett hid her silver on an inside ledge of cupola. Later, former Confederate Generals Hood, Bragg, and Walker visited here. In 1906, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNL_first-baptist-church_Montgomery-AL.html
Side 1:Founded November 29, 1829, with four charter members. English-born Lee Compere, a missionary to the Creek Indians, was the first pastor. Services initially were held monthly in a building shared by other denominations. In 1833, the church c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNK_knox-hall_Montgomery-AL.html
Designed by Stephen Decatur Button, Knox Hall built in the 1840's by William Knox, a native of Ireland who settled in Montgomery in 1830's. Knox founded Central Bank of Montgomery which made first loans to Confederate government.
House incorpor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNJ_teague-house_Montgomery-AL.html
On April 11, 1865, federal troops, known as "Wilson's Raiders," approached the city. Lacking means of defense, city officials agreed to surrender the city.
From the front portico of this house was read the order of Gen. James H. Wilson, USA, pl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNI_lomax-house-1848_Montgomery-AL.html
Built by James J. Gilmer. Purchased by Reuben C. Shorter, 1819, for his wife, Caroline A.V. Billingslea, who later married Tennent Lomax, captain and governor of Orizaba, Mexican War colonel, 3rd Ala. Infantry Regt., CSA, killed at Battle of Seven…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNC_confederate-states-of-america-csa-post-office-department_Montgomery-AL.html
In February, 1861, delegates from six of the seven seceding southern states met in Montgomery to establish the government of the CSA. Newly elected President Jefferson Davis named J.H. Reagan of Texas as Postmaster General. Reagan established the …