Old Cloverdale in Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Folmar - Siegelman House

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

1. Folmar - Siegelman House Marker

Inscription. Constructed in the early 1900s, the Folmar - Siegelman house stylistically combines elements of both Victorian and early bungalow design. Its high gables, wide eaves, projected bay window and secluded entry reflect the desire of most Americans at that time for a home environment with a “cozy” and “picturesque” feel.

The house has been occupied by several distinguished Montgomery families. Bibb and Miriam Folmar, parents of Montgomery Mayor Emory Folmar, resided here from 1955 until 1979 when the house was sold to then Secretary of State Don Siegelman. Don Siegelman and family continued to live in the house while he served as Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor and when elected Governor, November 3, 1998.

Erected 1999 by the Cahaba Trace Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1998.

Location. 32° 21.323′ N, 86° 17.984′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. It is in Old Cloverdale. It is at the intersection of Norman Bridge Road and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Norman Bridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Park Avenue, Montgomery AL 36106, 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Moore-Tyson-McPhillips Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fitzgerald Home (approx. half a mile away); Rev. Robert S. & Jean Graetz (approx. half a mile away); Sidney Lanier High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Alabama Governor's Mansion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Birth of Montgomery Bus Boycott (approx. 0.7 miles away); Black Members of the Alabama Legislature Who Served During The Reconstruction Period of 1868-1879 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Regarding Folmar - Siegelman House. The house stood empty for many year after 1998 and fell into disrepair. A request was made in 2008 to demolish the house but was denied due to its historical nature. Repairs were made after being sold by the city to a developer for $10.00 in 2010.

Folmar - Siegelman House Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

2. Folmar - Siegelman House Marker Area

Folmar - Siegelman House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, January 19, 2014

3. Folmar - Siegelman House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on July 25, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.