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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6P_william-rufus-de-vane-king_Selma-AL.html
Native Sampson County, North Carolina. Admitted to bar, 1806.North Carolina House of Commons 1807-1809. U.S. Congressman 1811-16. Secretary U.S. Legation Naples and St. Petersburg 1816-1818.
Moved to Dallas County, Alabama, 1818.A founder of Se…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6O_live-oak-cemetery_Selma-AL.html
East portion reserved for graveyard, 1829; west part purchased City of Selma, 1877.
Here are buried:
William Rufus King, 1786-1853, Vice President of U.S. 1853.
John Tyler Morgan, 1824-1907, U.S. Senator, Brig. Gen. C.S.A.
Edmund Winst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6M_fairoaks-square_Selma-AL.html
Once a gracious turn-of-the-century neighborhood, many of the homes here were close to condemnation when purchased by Circle "S" Industries, Inc. in 1980. In all, 12 Victorian cottages were renovated in the area.
Built between 1870 and 1920, th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6L_fairoaks_Selma-AL.html
This Greek revival mansion was built c. 1853 for William B. King and named "Fairoaks" for the many trees found about the place. King was the nephew of Vice President William Rufus King. Ann B. Wilson, a half-sister of the builder, inherited it and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6K_sturdivant-hall_Selma-AL.html
One of the finest examples of neo-classic architecture in the South; designed by Thomas Helm Lee for Edward T. Watts. Completed in 1853.Sold 1864 to John M. Parkman,1870 to Emile Gillman.
Purchased in 1957 through a bequest from Robert Daniel S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6J_summerfield-methodist-church_Valley-Grande-AL.html
Congregation was organized as early as 1837, first under the charge of Charles McLeod and next, Asbury H. Shanks. Contract for the present building was let October 23, 1844, and the building was dedicated on October 5, 1845. Greenberry Garrett was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6I_childers-chapel_Valley-Grande-AL.html
Established circa 1819 as Childers Meeting House on land given by George Childers. Patent for the land was issued to George Childers March 16, 1819. This Methodist Church was later known as Childers Chapel. Church burned in 1842. Congregation rebu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6G_british-west-florida-1764-83_Selma-AL.html
Colony's north boundary crossed present-day Alabama - Mississippiat this point on 32? 28' by edict of British king.
Colony extended south to Gulf. France had ceded area in 1763.
Spain invaded, seized area in 1780.Britain ceded it to Spain in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP5U_valley-creek-presbyterian-church_Valley-Grande-AL.html
Established in 1816 by eight families form Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
In 1859 this two-story brick building replaced original wooden structure.Sanctuary and former slave gallery are on second floor.Ot…