Ozark in Dale County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Dowling - Steagall House
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010
1. Dowling - Steagall House Marker
Constructed in c. 1900 by G. P. Dowling, the Dowling-Steagall House is a Classical Revival dwelling featuring a full-height portico with Ionic columns and an elaborate door surround. A judge and prominent businessman, G. P. Dowling organized Ozark's first waterworks, ran a hardware store and served as president of the Ozark Cotton Mill and the First National Bank. In 1926, Dr. Malcolm O. Grace purchased the Dowling House, operating Grace Hospital, Ozark's first hospital, out of the building until his death in 1933. United States Congressman Henry Bascom Steagall then acquired the property. Congressman Steagall served as Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency and co-authored the Glass-Steagall Act, creating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). He resided at the house until his death in 1943.Erected 2001 by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 31°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The J.D. Holman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlantic Coast Line Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Ozark / Ozark's Role in the Origin of Fort Rucker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Merrick's - Woodshop - Ozark / Ozark (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dale Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Ozark Baptist Church / Church Pastors (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ozark.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010
2. Dowling - Steagall House Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 30, 2010
3. Dowling - Steagall House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,729 times since then and 296 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
