Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham”
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
1. The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham” Marker
Born September 14, 1838
at the home of his Grand Parents
William McGehee and Elizabeth Clay McGehee
Erected by Forney District U.D.C.
May 5, 1937
Erected 1937 by Forney District U.D.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1891.
Location. 33° 43.877′ N, 85° 52.639′ W. Marker is in Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun County. Marker is on Choctaw Street north of Tomahawk Trail, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located about block east from the "Major John Pelham" marker off U.S. Highway 431. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anniston AL 36206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major John Pelham (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 27th. Division Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lincoyer (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Tallasahatchie Battle Field (approx. 4.6 miles away); Crook Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Seventeenth Street Missionary Baptist Church, Organized 1887
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Photographed By Sandra Hughes, February 14, 2012
2. “Gallant Pelham” Monument - REMOVED Sept. 28th, 2020
The stone obelisk was erected in 1905 on Quintard Avenue.
The city of Anniston maintains the monument, which is spotlighted at night.
Dr. Clarence J. Owens, president of the Anniston College for Young Ladies and Commander of the 5th Brigade, U.S.C.V., led the drive to build the tribute.
Named "The Gallant Pelham" by Gen Robert E. Lee.
The noble, chivalric Pelham is no more. How much he was beloved, appreciated and admired, let the tears of agony we have shed and the gloom of mourning throughout every command bear witness. His loss to the country is irreparable. -- J.E.B. Stuart, Maj General
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
3. The Birthplace of the “Gallant Pelham”
Photographed By Tim & Renda Carr, October 2, 2010
4. Major John Pelham Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 3,129 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 3, 4. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
