Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Johnnie R. and Arlam Carr, Sr. Home
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 12, 2014
1. Johnnie R. and Arlam Carr, Sr. Home Marker
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Johnnie R. and Arlam Carr, Sr. Home. . This home was originally owned in 1901 by Emily V. Semple. It changed hands several times until purchased by Flora K. Daniels and Arlam and Johnnie R. Carr, Sr. The Carrs moved into this residence in 1943. They resided here during the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. Johnnie Carr was an active member of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at that time. In 1964, Johnnie and Arlam Carr, Sr. became the lead plaintiffs on behalf of their son, Arlam Carr, Jr. in the Carr v. Montgomery Board of Education case which resulted in desegregation of Montgomery Public schools. Mrs. Carr was elected the first female and fifth President of MIA providing leadership for more than 35 years. She has been a part of many efforts of that organization to promote racial harmony, provide opportunities for minorities and support community development.
This home was originally owned in 1901 by Emily V. Semple. It changed hands several times until purchased by Flora K. Daniels and Arlam and Johnnie R. Carr, Sr. The Carrs moved into this residence in 1943. They resided here during the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. Johnnie Carr was an active member of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at that time. In 1964, Johnnie and Arlam Carr, Sr. became the lead plaintiffs on behalf of their son, Arlam Carr, Jr. in the Carr v. Montgomery Board of Education case which resulted in desegregation of Montgomery Public schools. Mrs. Carr was elected the first female and fifth President of MIA providing leadership for more than 35 years. She has been a part of many efforts of that organization to promote racial harmony, provide opportunities for minorities and support community development.
Erected by the Hall Street Baptist Church Centennial Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 32° 22.181′ N, 86° 17.494′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Hall
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Street and Grove Street, on the right when traveling south on Hall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 780 Hall Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Johnnie Carr Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on January 13, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 12, 2014
2. Carr Home
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 939 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
