Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Sturdivant Hall
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
1. Sturdivant Hall Marker
One of the finest examples of neo-classic architecture in the South; designed by Thomas Helm Lee for Edward T. Watts. Completed in 1853.
Sold 1864 to John M. Parkman,
1870 to Emile Gillman.
Purchased in 1957 through a bequest from Robert Daniel Sturdivant and operated by the Sturdivant Museum Association.
Erected 1967 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 32° 24.783′ N, 87° 1.709′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. It is on Mabry Street south of Jeff Davis Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 713 Mabry 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: White - Force Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Tyler Morgan House (about 400 feet away); Mabry - Jones Home (about 500 feet away); Fairoaks Square (about 500 feet away); Fairoaks (about 800 feet away); Ware - Baker - Jones House (approx. Ό mile away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Interior Redoubt No. III (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Last Stronghold Falls (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Sturdivant Hall. A special thanks to the Sturdivant Museum Association and staff for the allowance of photographing the interior of Sturdivant Hall. Tim Carr
Also see . . . Sturdivant Hall. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Tim & Renda Carr, November 6, 2010
2. Sturdivant Hall Marker
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3. Sturdivant Hall & Marker
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4. Sturdivant Hall
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5. Sturdivant Hall
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6. Sturdivant Hall
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7. Back Side of Sturdivant Hall
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8. Front Entrance Hall
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9. Side Entrance Hall and Stairs
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10. Maring Room (Gentleman's Parlor)
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11. Crown Molding in the Maring Room (Gentleman's Parlor)
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12. Front Parlor
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13. Crown Molding in the Front Parlor
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14. Back Parlor
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15. Upstairs Front Bedroom
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,887 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
