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

Montgomery

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 26, 2023

1. Montgomery Marker

Inscription. After Horseshoe Bend defeat, Creeks ceded millions of acres to United States. Cotton was in great demand. This area ideal for crop which is still planted on peninsular across river. In 1817, lands went on sale. Andrew Dexter, Massachusetts lawyer, founded village of New Philadelphia (Capitol Area). John Scott and Georgians established Alabama Town on bluff to west. Year later, this group acquired land adjacent to Dexter's, settled East Alabama Town. (Commerce Street). 1819, latter two joined to form Montgomery which developed as major market center. City became state capital. 1846: Confederate capital. Feb - May, 1861; birthplace of Civil Rights, 1955.

Erected by City of Montgomery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1861.

Location. 32° 22.881′ N, 86° 18.844′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Water Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is now located on the Riverfront, behind Union Station. 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. Transportation and Commerce (a few steps from this marker); Train Shed 1897

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Europeans Along the Alabama River (within shouting distance of this marker); Struggle For Colonial Empire (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Domestic Slave Trade / Slave Transportation to Montgomery (about 300 feet away); Major Charles W. Davis, Infantry United States Army / "Above and Beyond" (about 300 feet away); Rainbow Soldier (about 300 feet away); Alabama River: The Grand Avenue (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montgomery.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker missing/removed.
The Overlook Park was renovated and is now called Wright Brothers Park. Most of the markers went missing or were removed.

— Submitted December 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 26, 2023

2. Montgomery Marker

In its present location on the Riverwalk

Former location of Montgomery Marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 5, 2015

3. Former location of Montgomery Marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2012, by Dustin Jones of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2023, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 5, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.