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

Georgia Gilmore

February 5, 1920 - March 3, 1990

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 15, 2021

1. Georgia Gilmore Marker

Marker repainted and turned a few years ago.

Inscription. Georgia Gilmore, cited as a “solid energetic boycott participant and supporter.” Lived in this house during the days of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Once arrested on a bus, Gilmore was ardent in her efforts to raise funds for the Movement and organized “Club From Nowhere” whose members baked pies and cakes for sale to both black and white customers. Opening her home to all, she tirelessly cooked meals for participants including Dr. Martin Luther King and Dr. Ralph Abernathy. Her culinary skills continued to aid the cause of justice as she actively worked to encourage civil rights for the remainder of her life.

Erected 1995 by Alabama Historical Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Notable Events • Women. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list.

Location. 32° 22.22′ N, 86° 17.824′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Dericote St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 453 Dericote St, 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. The Hon. Rufus A. Lewis (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Jackson Street / Victor Hugo Tulane

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(about 700 feet away); Harris House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Black Bricklayers Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Swayne College / Booker T. Washington School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Aurelia Eliscera Shines Browder (approx. 0.2 miles away); Minister's Home / Dr. Martin Luther King (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Also see . . . The Club from Nowhere - NPR report. (Submitted on March 10, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 15, 2021

2. Georgia Gilmore Marker

Georgia Gilmore's home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anita Curry, February 28, 2010

3. Georgia Gilmore's home

Photographed By Anita CurryFebruary, February 28, 2010

4. Georgia Gilmore Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2010, by Dodson M. Curry of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,476 times since then and 177 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2010, by Dodson M. Curry of Birmingham, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.