Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Governor Jones House

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
1. Governor Jones House Marker
Inscription. Governor Jones House. . Thomas Goode Jones, governor of Alabama from 1890-1894, occupied this house during his long political career which took him from the Montgomery City Council to a federal judgeship. During his two terms as governor, his home was the Executive Mansion and later frequently used as a federal courtroom. Originally a four room cottage, the house was enlarged by Jones in the early '90s. His son, the noted jurist Walter B. Jones, continued to live in his family home and inaugurated Jones Law School in a house to the rear. The law firm of Webb and Crumpton restored the house in 1978. . This historical marker was erected in 1979 by Alabama Historical Association. It is in Montgomery in Montgomery County Alabama
Thomas Goode Jones, governor of Alabama from 1890-1894, occupied this house during his long political career which took him from the Montgomery City Council to a federal judgeship. During his two terms as governor, his home was the Executive Mansion and later frequently used as a federal courtroom. Originally a four room cottage, the house was enlarged by Jones in the early '90s. His son, the noted jurist Walter B. Jones, continued to live in his family home and inaugurated Jones Law School in a house to the rear. The law firm of Webb and Crumpton restored the house in 1978.
Erected 1979 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 32° 22.516′ N, 86° 18.229′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Adams Avenue and South Hull Street, on the left when traveling east on Adams Avenue. House is now occupied 
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
2. Governor Jones House Marker
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by several law firms. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dowe Houses (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith - Joseph - Stratton House (about 500 feet away); Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery (about 700 feet away); Site of the Warren Reese House (about 700 feet away); St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Fred David Gray (approx. 0.2 miles away); A County Older Than the State (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Shorter House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
3. Governor Jones House

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
4. Governor Jones House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.