Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
John Tyler Morgan House
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. John Tyler Morgan House Marker
This was the residence of John Tyler Morgan (1824-1907), one of Alabamas most honored political and military leaders. Constructed in 1859 by Thomas R. Wetmore, it was purchased by Morgan in 1865, and served for many years as his principal residence.
Morgan was a leader in the Secession Convention, ranking second only to William Lowndes Yancey in influence and power of debate. During the war he enlisted in the Confederate Army as a private and was promoted through the ranks to Brigadier General.
A practicing attorney, he opposed Radical Reconstruction and in 1876 was elected to the U.S. Senate, where his 30 year tenure proved to be one of the longest in history. He is known as the Father of the Isthmian Canal and for his services on the Bering Sea Fisheries Commission, which prevented the extinction of seals and other sea life in Pacific waters.
National Register of Historic Places 9-27-1972
Erected by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
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Location. 32° 24.824′ N, 87° 1.65′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is on Tremont Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 719 Tremont Street, Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Black Belt. 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 New Spain, 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: Sturdivant Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mabry - Jones Home (about 400 feet away); White - Force Cottage (about 400 feet away); Fairoaks Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fairoaks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ware - Baker - Jones House (approx. Ό mile away); Temple Mishkan Israel
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. John Tyler Morgan House Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Last Stronghold Falls (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. The Alabama Historical Commission has neglected the duty of preserving this home!
It was has been neglected for years and also neglected by the city of Selma for years.
Hit by the most recent tornado, it is about to fall down.
Also see . . . National Register Inventory - Nomination Form - Morgan, John Tyler, House. (Submitted on March 30, 2026, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
3. John Tyler Morgan House & Marker
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
4. John Tyler Morgan House, Now The Center For Cahawba Archaeology
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,799 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on March 20, 2026, by Stacey Bennett of Selma, Alabama. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
