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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J54_sgt-robert-weakley-patton_Selma-AL.html
Patton, a member of Shockley's Escort Company of the University of Alabama, was killed in a clash with the 4th Iowa Cavalry at the corner of Washington Street and Alabama Avenue. In November 1865 his father, Robert Miller Patton, was elected the 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FMV_redoubt-no-24_Selma-AL.html
Side 1
At prominent positions, earthen forts were built with artillery in position to cover the ground over which an assault would have to be made.
Redoubt No. 24 anchored the City's defenses at the junction of Valley Creek & the Alabama River. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EIB_i-had-a-dream_Selma-AL.html
The demonstration that led to the most important advance in civil rights for millions of Black Americans began here March 21, 1965. It was the 50-mile march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, the State Capital.
Defying threats of death, Dr. Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM160C_campsite-1_Selma-AL.html
Hall FarmMarch 21, 1965
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPRF_mabry-jones-home_Selma-AL.html
This Creek Revival dwelling was built c. 1850 by Dr. Albert Gallatin Mabry, a prominent physician and member of the Alabama Legislature. Dr. Mabry was a leader in organizing the Alabama State Medical Association and instrumental in passing legisla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPM9_white-force-cottage_Selma-AL.html
This Italianate style cottage was built in 1859 by C. B. and Martha Todd White. Mrs. White, half sister of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, was an outspoken Southern patriot, who subjected the Lincolns to severe criticism, when the Northern press accused her…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPM8_edmund-winston-pettus-house-site_Selma-AL.html
Edmund Winston Pettus, lawyer, General C.S.A., U.S. Senator, was born Limestone County, Alabama, 1821.Admitted to bar, 1842. Moved to Cahaba, 1858. Major, C.S.A., 1861. Brigadier General, 1863. U.S. Senator, 1897-1907. Resided here from 1866 until…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP7J_st-pauls-episcopal-church-est-1838_Selma-AL.html
Side AThe original church, built one block south of the present site, was consecrated in 1843 by Bishop Leonidas Polk. In 1861, the second Bishop of Alabama, the Rt. Rev. Richard H. Wilmer, was elected there. During the Battle of Selma, St. Paul's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP7I_arsenal-anvil_Selma-AL.html
Anvil used in Selma's Confederate Arsenal to make armament for Southern forces.
Presented to Sturdivant Museum Association April 1, 1961 by the Southern Railway Company which as the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company purchased the anvil am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP7H_selma-navy-yard-and-ordnance-works_Selma-AL.html
This bouldermarks the site of theSelma Navy Yardand the Ordnance Worksdestroyed by the Federals1865This tablet is placed in honor of the memoryof hundreds of faithful men who made thesegreat works a base for war material for theentire Confederate …