Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Teague House
Greek Revival Architecture
— Built in 1848 by Berry Owens —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 9, 2016
1. Teague House Marker
On April 11, 1865, federal troops, known as "Wilson's Raiders," approached the city. Lacking means of defense, city officials agreed to surrender the city.From the front portico of this house was read the order of Gen. James H. Wilson, USA, placing the first Capital of the Confederacy under martial law on April 12, 1865.
This house, typical of many homes of the period, was home successively of the Owens, Ware, Walker, Graham, and Teague families.
Since 1955 it has served as headquarters of the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce and is open to the public.
Erected 1960 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1819.
Location. 32° 22.328′ N, 86° 18.44′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of South Perry Street and High Street, on the left when traveling north on South Perry Street. The Teague House is now the home of the Alabama Historical Commission. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of the Mayors (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knox Hall (about 400 feet away); Juliette Hampton Morgan / Montgomery City-County Public Library (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 600 feet away); Civil War - Barnes School / Figh-Pickett House (about 700 feet away); Governor Shorter House (about 800 feet away); Lomax House, 1848 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Freedom Rides (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 12, 2014
2. Teague House
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 144 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 9, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 2. submitted on January 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
