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

Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery

1786 - 1814

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

1. Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Brilliant lawyer, valiant soldier, in whose
honor Montgomery County, Alabama was named

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 32° 22.487′ N, 86° 18.353′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of South Lawrence Street and Adams Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Lawrence Street. Located in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 251 South Lawrence Street, 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. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Shorter House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smith - Joseph - Stratton House (about 500 feet away); A County Older Than the State (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet

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away); Montgomery County Circuit Court / Sit-Ins and Marches at the Montgomery County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Montgomery County Korean War Veterans (about 600 feet away); Governor Jones House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

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Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

2. Major Lemuel Purnell Montgomery statue

Montgomery County Courthouse - Phelps-Price Justice Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

3. Montgomery County Courthouse - Phelps-Price Justice Center

Marker and courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, April 18, 2016

4. Marker and courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.