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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J6B_fred-david-gray_Montgomery-AL.html
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Born in 1930 in Montgomery, Gray was among the foremost civil rights attorneys of the 20th century. Forced by segregation to leave Alabama to attend law school, he vowed to return and "destroy everything segregated I could find." Over a si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HD6_montgomerys-panel-project_Montgomery-AL.html
Montgomery's Cotton Slide
The history of Montgomery Panel Project is place on top of the remains of Montgomery's Cotton Slide. The Cotton Slide was used to transport heavy cotton bales from the streets above to the waiting steamboats below.
Befo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EVG_governor-shorter-house_Montgomery-AL.html
Residence of Civil War Governor John Gill Shorter, 1861-63. A strong supporter of Confederacy, Shorter built up defenses of state during war. Growing "Peace Movement" led to his defeat for re-election 1863.
House acquired by Jacob Greil 1878. H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ESI_world-war-i-memorial_Montgomery-AL.html
This memorial was dedicated on April6, 1918. After a parade through downtownMontgomery by 30,000 predominatelyOhio troops stationed at nearby CampSheridan. The original flagpole waspurchased with the contributions of theschool children of Alabama.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EPN_alabama-state-capitol_Montgomery-AL.html
Has been desiginated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmark
Under the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating and illustratingthe history of the United States
U.S. Department…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DB1_old-ship-a-m-e-zion-church_Montgomery-AL.html
This congregation was organized by the Court Street Methodist Church in the early 1850s. The latter group offered their 1835 wood frame building to the black members if they would relocate it. In 1852 the church was moved to this site under the su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CRH_thompson-mansion_Montgomery-AL.html
An elegant blend of Greek Revival and Italianate architectual styles, the Thompson Mansion reflects the aesthetic and economic highs of the 1850s. The symmetrical layout of the house with entrances on all four sides features interior cross hallway…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CRC_ordeman-house-museum_Montgomery-AL.html
Built on this site by architect Charles Ordeman in 1852-1853, this upscale townhouse exemplifies the newly fashionable Italianate style, with its bracketed overhanging roof cornice and asymmetric door placement. A showcase for modern design in its…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQY_sidney-lanier-high-school_Montgomery-AL.html
Established in 1910 on South McDonough Street, this school was named for the well-known southern poet, Sidney Lanier, who resided in Montgomery 1866-67.
This late Gothic Revival building was constructed 1928-29 to consolidate the original Lanie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQW_montgomery-freemasonry_Montgomery-AL.html
Side 1Freemasonry is a fraternal order which promotes a spirit of brotherhood, devotion to family, and service to God and country. Local Masonic Lodges and affiliated organizations, such as the Eastern Star, Scottish and York Rite bodies, the Shri…