Near Bessemer in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Thomas McAdory Owen
(1866-1920)
Erected 2019 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1866.
Location. 33° 22.475′ N, 86° 57.681′ W. Marker is near Bessemer, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Eastern Valley Road south of Elrie Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 Eastern Valley Rd, Bessemer AL 35020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McAdory House (a few steps from this marker); Hosea Holcombe (approx. 1.4 miles away); “Spirit of the American Doughboy” (approx. 1.8 miles away); Sweet Home / Henry W. Sweet (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Bessemer Site (approx. 2 miles away); Bright Star / Koikos Restaurant (approx. 2 miles away); Owen House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Canaan Baptist Church (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bessemer.
Also see . . . Thomas M. Owen. Owen was also responsible for the revival of the Alabama Historical Society and wrote the first comprehensive study of the state's history and people. (Alden N. Monroe, Encyclopedia of Alabama) (Submitted on February 5, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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