Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Lucas Tavern

Early 19th century

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 9, 2016

1. Lucas Tavern Marker

Inscription. Located on the Federal Road near Line Creek (present Waugh) in eastern Montgomery County, this wayside hotel was built prior to 1818 and was owned by a least two other families before coming into the possession of Walter and Eliza Lucas around January 1821. Originally a two room dogtrot, the building was brought to its present form by the Lucas family in the early 1820s. On April 2, 1825, Eliza entertained Marquis de Lafayette and his entourage in the Tavern during their trip through the state. The family left for new business ventures in Mississippi in 1842, after which the Tavern became a residence and, eventually, a storage building.
The structure was moved to Old Alabama Town and restored in 1980. It is the oldest standing building in Montgomery County.

Hill, Hill, Carter, Franco, Cole and Black, P.C.

Erected by Landmark Foundation of Montgomery.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1821.

Location. 32° 22.879′ N, 86° 18.226′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection

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of North Hull Street and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Hull Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 North Hull Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lucas Tavern / Lafayette (a few steps from this marker); William Lowndes Yancey (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordeman House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Abram Mordecai / Mordecai's Cotton Gin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thompson Mansion (about 400 feet away); Montgomery and Electricity / Hydroelectricity in the River Region (about 700 feet away); Ray W. Scott Jr. Founded Bass Anglers Movement (about 800 feet away); The E. L. Posey Parking Lot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Regarding Lucas Tavern. The old Tavern is now a museum. It is said that Eliza Lucas began haunting the tavern after building renovations in 1980.

"Dogtrot" is also known as a breezeway house, dog-run, or possum-trot, and is a style of house that was common throughout the Southeastern United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Lucas Tavern on Hull Street in Old Alabama Town. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 9, 2016

2. Lucas Tavern on Hull Street in Old Alabama Town.

Another nearby Lucas Tavern marker on south side of building. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

3. Another nearby Lucas Tavern marker on south side of building.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.