Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Murphy House
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
1. Murphy House Marker
Greek Revival Home built, 1851 by John H. Murphy, cotton broker and an incorporator and director of the Montgomery Water Works Company, chartered 1854. Union Army Provost Marshal's Headquarters 1865. Elks Club 1902-1967. Restored by Montgomery Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board, 1970.
Erected 1970 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 32° 22.792′ N, 86° 18.57′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Bibb Street and Coosa Street, on the left when traveling east on Bibb Street. Marker is located to the right of the front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Bibb 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. Montgomery Freemasonry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Montgomery Slave Trade / Warehouses Used in the Slave Trade (about 500 feet away); The First Offices of the Confederate Government (about 600 feet away);
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Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
2. Murphy House Marker
Marker can be seen to the right of the house in this view. The other marker near the light pole is a Water Works sign.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
3. Murphy House
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, October 1, 2010
4. Water Works sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,489 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
