Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Lister Hill Center

Named in honor of Senator Lister Hill

— 1894-1984 —

Lister Hill Center Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 22, 2014

1. Lister Hill Center Marker

Inscription.
This facility is dedicated to the memory of Senator Lister Hill who faithfully served his state and the nation for forty-five years as a member of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. An Infantry Officer during World War I, Senator Hill's commitment to a strong national defense and an independent Air Force contributed significantly to the development and continued existence of Maxwell AFB and Air University. Considered to be the godfather of Maxwell, he was instrumental in bringing the Air Corps Tactical School here in 1931 and spearheaded permanent construction at Maxwell Field. As Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee, Senator Hill fought to expand the fledgling Air Corps and made Maxwell Field an integral part of that program. After World War II, he contributed to establishing the Air Force as a separate service and locating Air University at Maxwell AFB. It is in gratitude for his tireless efforts on behalf of Maxwell Air Force Base, Air University, and the United States Air Force for over four decades that this building is named in his honor.

Erected by the United States Air Force.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location.

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32° 22.696′ N, 86° 21.101′ W. Marker is in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is on Lemay Plaza 0.1 miles south of Maxwell Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Base access is required. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Lemay Plaza (Building 804), Montgomery AL 36112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Alabama’s Tri-Counties River Region.

It is also 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 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: The Air Corps Tactical School (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilson Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Always Vigilant (approx. ¼ mile away); “Bird-Dog” (approx. ¼ mile away); Wright Brothers Flying School (approx. ¼ mile away); Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault / Three Men on a Flying Trapeze (approx. ¼ mile away); General Larry D. Welch (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sikorsky MH-53M 'Pave Low IV' Helicopter (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maxwell Air Force Base.

Lister Hill Center Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 22, 2014

2. Lister Hill Center Wide View

42nd Air Base Wing Headquarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 22, 2014

3. 42nd Air Base Wing Headquarters

Congressman Hill (center) at Maxwell Field image. Click for full size.

Courtesy Air University

4. Congressman Hill (center) at Maxwell Field

With Hill are, from left, Maj. John Curry, Gen. James E. Fechet, Maj. Pearcy Van Nostrand, and Maj. Hume Peabody.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.