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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WZ0_the-presidents-oval-office-the-glorious-burden-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
(side 1) The President's Oval Office In this building is a full-scale replica of the White House Oval Office. When John and Abigail Adams first moved into The White House in 1800, it contained three oval rooms, inspired by design changes Pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WYZ_the-liberty-bell-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
(side 1) The Liberty Bell was commissioned November 1, 1751, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of William Penn's Charter of Privileges for his Pennsylvania colony. The radical charter granted religious liberty to persecuted faiths, including Qu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WYY_the-colonial-courthouse-the-stocks-and-pillory-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
(side 1) The Colonial Courthouse This building is inspired by the Courthouse at Williamsburg, Virginia, built in 1770. The County Court heard petty crimes and civil cases such as debtors' disputes with creditors from abusive masters. Serious c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WYX_the-liberty-bell-garden-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
American colonists cherished Liberty as their birthright. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WYW_the-lucille-ryals-thompson-colonial-chapel-one-nation-under-god-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
(side 1) The Lucille Ryals Thompson Colonial Chapel Inspired by Bruton Parish Church of Williamsburg, Virginia, it was named to honor Lucille Ryals Thompson. The Chapel was built in thanksgiving for God's blessings on America, and to honor the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WYV_washington-hall-birth-of-a-nation-historical_Montevallo-AL.html
(side 1) Washington Hall The exterior of the hall is inspired by George Washington's beloved Mount Vernon. It has beveled-edge block walls. When mixed with paint and sand it gives the appearance of stone masonry, a process called "rustication"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I13_alabama-historical-association_Montevallo-AL.html
Founded in 1947 at Alabama College. Erected at tenth annual meeting held there in 1957.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FZ9_town-of-wilton_Montevallo-AL.html
Side 1 Wilton, a once prominent railroad town now sits nestled quietly in the southwest corner of Shelby County. Founding members were as follows: L. McMillen, L.W. Irwin, O. H. Bice, John Westley Little, Sam Vest, L. Cochran, and O. L. Hitchcook…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP10_montevallo-high-school_Montevallo-AL.html
Known as the Alabama College Laboratory School, Montevallo High School was housed in Reynolds' Hall on the University of Montevallo campus from 1922 until January 1930 when the central portion of this building was completed. The original structure…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOZ3_king-house_Montevallo-AL.html
This tablet placed by the descendants of Edmund King, Jr. and the Alabama Writers Conclave. To commemorate his life and services. First brick house and first with glass windows built in this section of the state. Formerly known as the Mansion Hous…
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