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

George Corley Wallace, Lurleen Burns Wallace Governors of Alabama

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 16, 2012

1. George Corley Wallace, Lurleen Burns Wallace Governors of Alabama Marker

Inscription. George and Lurleen Wallace spent much time at Memorial Hall with their involvement in community events and the education of their children. They served 17 years as Governor and were the only husband and wife to serve as Alabama’s Governor. Wallace served an unprecedented four terms as Governor – Jan. 14, 1963 – Jan. 16, 1967, Jan. 18, 1971 – Jan. 15, 1979, Jan. 17, 1983 – Jan. 19, 1987. When he could not succeed himself Lurleen ran and was inaugurated Jan. 16, 1967. She died in office May 7, 1968. Wallace ran for President four times, served in the Alabama Legislature 1946 – 1950, and as Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit 1953 – 1959. They are interred in Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1968.

Location. 31° 52.663′ N, 85° 26.592′ W. Marker is in Clayton, Alabama, in Barbour County. It is on Eufaula Street. Located in front of Memorial Hall, a former school, on Eufaula Street in Clayton, AL. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton AL 36016,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Black Belt,

and in the Wiregrass.

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: Davis-Wallace House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Comrades (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Clayton, Alabama / Clayton’s Architectural Heritage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Octagon House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Barbour County / Early Barbour County Commissioners (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jere Locke Beasley (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Loving Memory of the Clayton Soldiers of the World War (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clayton.

Photographed by David J Gaines, October 16, 2012

2. George Corley Wallace, Lurleen Burns Wallace Governors of Alabama Marker

Photographed by James L.Whitman, November 27, 2022

3. George Corley Wallace, Lurleen Burns Wallace Governors of Alabama Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2013, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. 3. submitted on November 27, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.