Ozark in Dale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
The J.D. Holman House
Dale County
Photographed by David J Gaines, April 17, 2019
1. J.D. Holman House Marker
The J.D. Holman House was built in 1912 for Jesse DaCosta Holman and his wife, Susan Dowling Holman, and their seven children. Architect Frank C. Galliher of Montgomery, Alabama, designed the 10,000 square foot, Greek Revival house. The gifted and accomplished builders were members of the Luther Boykin Family of Ozark. Numerous architectural features enhance the house, which make it unique to any other historical home in the state. As a successful entrepreneur in the horse and mule trade, Mr. Holman owned businesses in Ozark and other cities in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. He established one of the largest retail businesses in the area for the sale of wagons, buggies, saddles and real estate. The community viewed Mr. Holmans success as an accomplishment because he provided gainful employment and revenue for Ozarks citizens. Many knew him for his traits of industriousness, fairness, and a calm manner. The City of Ozark purchased the house in 2013 and Judge Val L. McGee established the Ozark Heritage Association, Inc. for the future preservation of the home.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, February 19, 1982
Erected 2018
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 31° 27.578′ N, 85° 38.253′ W. Marker is in Ozark, Alabama, in Dale County. It is at the intersection of East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) and Mutual Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 East Broad Street, Ozark AL 36360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Wiregrass. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dowling - Steagall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct
Photographed by David J Gaines, April 17, 2019
2. J.D. Holman House and Marker
Also see . . . The Ozark Heritage Association (OHA). (Submitted on April 23, 2019.)
Photographed by David J Gaines, April 17, 2019
3. J.D. Holman House
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 1, 2025
4. The J.D. Holman House Namestone in front of the front steps.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 1, 2025
5. The J.D. Holman House Plaque
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 1, 2025
6. The J.D. Holman House Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2019, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,061 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2019, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 4, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
