Near Bessemer in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Owen House
Erected by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 33° 20.842′ N, 86° 58.995′ W. Marker is near Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Eastern Valley Road (County Road 18) 0.1 miles north of Rosser Loop Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1740 Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer AL 35022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McAdory House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Thomas McAdory Owen (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sadler House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Canaan Baptist Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Hosea Holcombe (approx. 3.6 miles away); “Spirit of the American Doughboy” (approx. 4 miles away); Sweet Home / Henry W. Sweet (approx. 4.1 miles away); Bright Star / Koikos Restaurant (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bessemer.
Also see . . . Owen Plantation House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property, which was listed in 1976. (National Archives) (Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.