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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/HM1FQZ_cahawbas-changing-landscape_Orrville-AL.html
In 1818, Alabama's first governor carved the capital city of Cahawba out of the wilderness. In less than 50 years, Cahawba grew from a frontier capital full of log cabins to one of America's wealthiest communities, with some of the finest mansion…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FQK_footprint-of-a-church_Orrville-AL.html
St. Lukes Episcopal Church was built at Cahawba in 1854 but was dismantled and moved sometime after 1884 but
before 1888. It was reassembled fifteen miles away in a rural community called Martin's Station. The raised outline before you indicates …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FQ9_site-of-alabamas-statehouse_Orrville-AL.html
This structure collapsed in 1833 and its fallen remains were reportedly heaped into a railroad embankment. Consequently, we have no picture of the Statehouse that was drawn by someone who actually saw the building. Any modern picture you see of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FQ8_alabamas-first-statehouse_Orrville-AL.html
Alabama's first statehouse stood on this lot, but no drawing by a person who actually saw it has been found. It was built in 1819 and destroyed in 1833, before the invention of photography. There are many drawings of the statehouse, but all are pu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FMV_redoubt-no-24_Selma-AL.html
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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/HM1FMU_cahawba_Marion-Junction-AL.html
Site of Alabama's first permanent capital 1820-26. County seat Dallas County, 1820-66. Prison for Union soldiers during the War Between the States 1863-65. Indians were the first inhabitants over 4000 years ago. Their large fortified village could…
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…