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

King House

Built 1823

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 17, 2010

1. King House Marker

Inscription. This tablet placed by the descendants of Edmund King, Jr. and the Alabama Writers Conclave. To commemorate his life and services. First brick house and first with glass windows built in this section of the state. Formerly known as the Mansion House. June 14, 1932.

Erected 1932 by Descendants of Edmund King, Jr. and the Alabama Writers Conclave.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1873.

Location. 33° 6.3′ N, 86° 51.742′ W. Marker is in Montevallo, Alabama, in Shelby County. It can be reached from Highland Street near Bloch Street. The King House and marker located across from the Carmichael Library on the campus of the University of Montevallo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montevallo AL 35115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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: University Of Montevallo National Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Montevallo High School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alabama Historical Association (about 700 feet away); The "Little School" in Jacksonville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome To Historic Montevallo (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Lynching in America / Lynching in Montevallo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Selma Road (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montevallo.

King House Marker next to the front door. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 17, 2010

2. King House Marker next to the front door.

Window with original glass. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 17, 2010

3. Window with original glass.

The King House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, October 17, 2010

4. The King House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,588 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.