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

Smith - Joseph - Stratton House

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

1. Smith - Joseph - Stratton House Marker

Inscription. Only surviving residence of former Mayor E.B. Joseph. The Italianate cottage was built c. 1855 by Pickett Chauncey Smith, a merchant in antebellum Montgomery, and father-in-law of E.B. Joseph, who occupied the house from 1880 to 1885. Joseph served on the City Council for six years and was Mayor from 1899 to 1903. He helped develop Highland Park, Montgomery's first suburb, and was president of Montgomery's first streetcar system, the first electric system in the United States. From 1913 to 1921 the house was occupied by Judge Asa Evans Stratton. Restored 1984.

Erected 1986 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 22.442′ N, 86° 18.277′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Alabama Street east of South McDonough Street, on the right when traveling east. House is now occupied by Richard Jordan & Associates, P.C., Attorneys-at-Law. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montgomery AL 36104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor Shorter House (about 400 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery (about 500 feet away); Governor Jones House (about 500 feet away); St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Site of the Warren Reese House (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knox Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Juliette Hampton Morgan / Montgomery City-County Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Photographed By American Sign Restoration, December 13, 2015

2. Smith - Joseph - Stratton House Marker

This marker was restored by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa. Enjoy!

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

3. Smith - Joseph - Stratton House Marker

Looking east along Alabama Street from South McDonough Street.

Smith - Joseph - Stratton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010

4. Smith - Joseph - Stratton House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on July 28, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 2. submitted on December 14, 2015, by American Sign Restoration of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.