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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI00_dr-ruth-j-jackson_Birmingham-AL.html
Dedicated toDr. Ruth J. Jackson1898-1982This woman of strength and vision graduated from the Poro School of Cosmetology, the first black registered school in the State of Alabama. At the vanguard of the Civil Rights Movement, she was unwavering in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZU_shaarai-shomayim_Mobile-AL.html
Jews have been part of Alabama's economic, social and political life since 1764. It was not until 1841 that Mobile's small Jewish community grew large enough to organize "Congregation" Shaarai Shomayim (Gates of Heaven). The community dedicated a …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYG_hosea-holcombe_Bessemer-AL.html
In 1840 he published his study, History of Rise and Progress of the Baptists in Alabama.Also an evangelist and missionary.In 1818 moved to Alabama from Carolinas, organizing five churches in vicinity.President of Alabama Baptist Convention 1833-38…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYF_sweet-home-henry-w-sweet_Bessemer-AL.html
This house was built in 1906 by architect William E. Benns for H. W. Sweet at a cost of $10,000. The house uniquely blended the Queen Anne and Neo-Classical architectural styles, featuring two identical pedimented entrance porticos supported by fl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHY2_concord-center_Birmingham-AL.html
To Be Opened March 1, 2022 Dedicated at the construction completion March 1, 2002Project TeamOwners - BLH Group, LLC Brookmont Investors II, LLC Spire Holdings, LLCDeveloper - Brookmont Realty Group, LLCGeneral Contractor - B.L. Harbert Internati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXJ_the-rainbow-viaduct_Birmingham-AL.html
On May 10, 1919, soon after its completion, this 21st Street Viaduct was named the Rainbow Viaduct in tribute to Alabama's famous 167th Infantry of the Rainbow Division, renowned for Bravery and Honor. The 167th was the Nation's only regiment in W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXI_smithfield_Birmingham-AL.html
Marker Front:This residential area was carved from the Joseph Riley Smith plantation, a 600 acre antebellum farm, one of the largest in 19th century Jefferson County. Smithfield lies to the west of Birmingham's city center on the flat land & hills…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXG_jefferson-warriors_Pinson-AL.html
In honor of the men from Mt. Pinson who formed the "Jefferson Warriors" in mid-July, 1861. Marching to Huntsville, they were mustered into the Confederate army on August 12th as Company C of the Nineteenth Alabama Infantry Regiment under the comma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXE_hallman-hill_Birmingham-AL.html
In the early 1900's, among the many craftsmen who migrated south to build the booming industrial cities was Swedish brick mason A. G. Hallman. Hallman moved from the Lake Michigan area and purchased an acre of farmland along the north side of Oxmo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHXD_4th-avenue-district_Birmingham-AL.html
The Fourth Avenue "Strip" thrived during a time when downtown privileges for blacks were limited. Although blacks could shop at some white-owned stores, they did not share the same privileges and services as white customers, so they created tailor…