Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Arthur D. Shores
"Dean of Black Lawyers in The State of Alabama."
Attorney Shores was responsible for successfully filing a case for voting rights in 1938. In 1942, he fought for and won pay equity for black teachers in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Mr. Shores' civil rights work on behalf of all Alabamians is his living legacy for our State. He not only was part of the Change during the civil rights era, but he made it happen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 33° 30.924′ N, 86° 48.804′ W. Marker is in Birmingham, Alabama, in Jefferson County. Marker is on 5th Avenue North, on the right when traveling east . Marker is located on the 5th Avenue side of the the The Arthur D. Shores Law Center Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 16th Street North, Birmingham AL 35203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shores-Lee Law Offices/Post Office Garage (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Ruth J. Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrie A. Tuggle (within shouting distance of this marker); Pauline Bray Fletcher (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Business Plans (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius Ellsberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Guards at the Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Strategy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birmingham.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,899 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.