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

Josiah Morris

1818-1891

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

1. Josiah Morris Marker

Inscription. Had his bank on this site 1852-1891. He helped finance Montgomery's business, railroads and industry. Here on Dec. 19, 1870, he bought 4150 acres of land and deeded them to the Elyton Land Co. which later was platted, and on his motion named the City of Birmingham.

Erected 1952 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1899.

Location. 32° 22.682′ N, 86° 18.582′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is on Commerce Street south of Bibb Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Commerce Street, Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also 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 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: Decorative Lions Heads (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce / The Forefront of Montgomery's Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery’s Slave Markets / First Emancipation Observance - 1866 (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Stood Mrs. Rosa Parks (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Court Square Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Montgomery / Court Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Louise McCauley Parks / The Bus Stop (about 300 feet away); Rosa Parks Statue (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Other markers no longer nearby. An Intersection of History: Court Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Lightning Route / Central Bank Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Naming the City of Montgomery / Brigadier General Richard Montgomery (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Birmingham, Alabama. (Submitted on October 6, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

2. Josiah Morris Marker

On the right of the Regions Bank building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,251 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.