Perdue Hill in Monroe County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
William B. Travis House
C. 1820
Photographed By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
1. William B. Travis House C. 1820 Marker
Inscription.
William B. Travis House. C. 1820. The Alabama home of the commander of the Alamo. While living in this house Travis read law under The Hon. James Dellet of Claiborne, Al. In 1831, at the age of 22, he left Claiborne for Texas where he practiced law and became involved in the Texas Revolution. Travis, along with Davey Crockett, Jim Bowie and about 180 other men, were killed in March 1836 while defending the mission from Mexican forces. The house was moved from its original site in the old City of Claiborne 1 ½ miles away. , Restored by Ann and Palmer Bedsole, 1985
The Alabama home of the commander of the Alamo. While living in this house Travis read law under The Hon. James Dellet of Claiborne, Al. In 1831, at the age of 22, he left Claiborne for Texas where he practiced law and became involved in the Texas Revolution. Travis, along with Davey Crockett, Jim Bowie and about 180 other men, were killed in March 1836 while defending the mission from Mexican forces. The house was moved from its original site in the old City of Claiborne 1 ½ miles away.
Restored by Ann & Palmer Bedsole, 1985
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1836.
Location. 31° 31.031′ N, 87° 29.836′ W. Marker is in Perdue Hill, Alabama, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 84 and County Road 1, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 84. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perdue Hill AL 36470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,545 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.