Selma in Dallas County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Ware - Baker - Jones House
Prominent owners through the years have included Madison Jackson Williams, newspaper editor and Selma mayor 1865-66, as well as the Stollenwerck, Baker and Jones families.
Restoration 1981-83 by the C. E. Dillon Family, Named
Grace Hall
In 1985 to honor Miss Grace Jones, a longtime occupant and owner.
Erected 1985 by Alabama Historical Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 32° 24.748′ N, 87° 1.43′ W. Marker is in Selma, Alabama, in Dallas County. Marker is on Lauderdale Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506 Lauderdale Street, Selma AL 36701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple Mishkan Israel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee - Bender - Butler House (about 800 feet away); Mabry - Jones Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Tyler Morgan House (approx. ¼ mile away); Highlights of Selma History / William Rufus DeVane King 1786-1853 (approx. ¼ mile away); VII In. Brooke Rifle (approx. ¼ mile away); Sturdivant Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Est. 1838 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selma.
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