On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) at Depot Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Broad Street.
(side 1)
The Atlantic Coast Line (ACL) Depot once stood behind Broad Street, nestled close to the tracks between Depot Avenue and Depot Lane. The Alabama Midland Railway, later known as the Atlantic Coast Line, completed its tracks across . . . — — Map (db m132528) HM
On West Andrews Avenue (Route 249) east of Fairwood Circle, on the right when traveling west.
In loving memory of Clarence Dowling Barnard founder of the Claybank Memorial Association for the perpetual care of the Claybank Cemetery 1963 — — Map (db m213373) HM
On Andrews Avenue (Alabama Route 249) west of Meadowlake Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In loving memory of my grandfather Elisha Matthews who made the first verbal grant of this property in 1829. In consideration of love and affections for the church and community I.W.E. Martin, hereby give, grant and convey the land enclosed by . . . — — Map (db m213370) HM
On Andrews Avenue (Alabama Route 249) west of Meadowlake Drive, on the right when traveling west.
150 yds. west. The first house, built of round logs, with wooden pegs for nails, dirt floor and puncheon seats, was replaced by the present building in 1852. Used for a voting place, a school, and a church.
Originally non-denominational, it . . . — — Map (db m213369) HM
Restored to its original pioneer condition in 1980 by descendants of
William A. "Billy" Byrd
1850-1931
and wife Ophelia Dowling Byrd
1854-1931
This is to certify that Claybank Log Church which has been selected as a landmark . . . — — Map (db m213406) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at West Reynolds Street, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue.
North Face Confederate Dead West Face In memory of the Dale County Confederate soldiers, who fought in the War Between the States from 1861 to '65. South Face These were men who, by the simple manhood of their lives, by their . . . — — Map (db m36564) HM
On Andrews Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
D. A. Smith High School
Dale County
The first school building on this site for African Americans was constructed in 1939 and was named Ozark Negro High School. It was replaced during the “separate but equal” period in 1952 and . . . — — Map (db m132087) HM
On South Merrick Avenue south of West Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the left when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those Dale County veterans who died in defense of our country.
World War I.
Obie A. Alpin • Sam E. Andrews • Marlin R. Arnett • Robert Arrington • Lester Avant • Ivey Y. Beasley • Jere Brown • Mose Canter • Glen . . . — — Map (db m36561) WM
On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) 0.2 miles east of Union Street (Alabama Route 123), on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in c. 1900 by G. P. Dowling, the Dowling-Steagall House is a Classical Revival dwelling featuring a full-height portico with Ionic columns and an elaborate door surround. A judge and prominent businessman, G. P. Dowling organized Ozark's . . . — — Map (db m36510) HM
On South Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
Early Ozark
From 1824, when Dale County was created by an act of the Alabama Legislature, until 1870, the area now comprising the “City of Ozark” was gradually settled mostly by farmers who came and bought the former Indian lands from the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m65250) HM
On Painter Avenue at Owens Street, on the right when traveling south on Painter Avenue.
Born, Clopton, Dale County,
Alabama, May 19,1873.
Graduated from University of
Alabama Law School,1893.
Practiced Law in Ozark, Alabama 1893-1915.
Served in the Alabama House of
Representatives, 1906 and 1907.
Circuit Solicitor, . . . — — Map (db m184527) HM
On North Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at Broad Street (Alabama Route 27), on the right when traveling south on North Union Avenue.
Erected on this site by the Dale County Commission, this bell is made of brass and hung in the clock tower of the courthouse from its completion in 1902 until it was torn down in 1968. The bell was made in 1902 by McShane Bell Foundry Company of . . . — — Map (db m36565) HM
On Painter Avenue at Owens Street, on the right when traveling south on Painter Avenue.
Member of the United State Congress 1944-1971
Dedicated Family Man and Humanitarian
Loyal Alabamian
Outstanding District Attorney
Vigilant Legislator
Supporter of State's Rights
Conserver of Nation's Resources
Ardent Advocate of . . . — — Map (db m184478) HM
On Marley Mill Road (County Route 36) east of County Road 233, on the right when traveling east.
Longstreet Cemetery contains six separate cemeteries that were moved to this location in August 1942 during the construction of Fort Rucker. The property where the cemeteries are now located was the former site of Longstreet School. Cemeteries moved . . . — — Map (db m181072) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) north of Reynolds Street, on the left when traveling north.
Side A In the 1820's pioneers, including John Merrick, began settling in vicinity of present-day Ozark, first called "Merrick's". Dale County formed December 22, 1824. In the 1830's wooden stores and cotton gin were built about one mile north . . . — — Map (db m36509) HM
On South Union Avenue (Alabama Route 123) at West College Street, on the right when traveling south on South Union Avenue.
Ozark Baptist Church
This church was organized August 13, 1848, under the leadership of Rev. U.H. Parker at the home of William Andrews, two miles east of Ozark, and called Andrews Church. It was renamed Union Baptist Church in 1852 and . . . — — Map (db m132529) HM
On North Young Avenue at East Broad Street (Alabama Route 105), on the left when traveling south on North Young Avenue.
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church, first called Zion Hill, was organized on August 28, 1841 on a site two miles east of here on land on a site two given by the Carroll family. Most of the . . . — — Map (db m213205) HM
On Unnamed road west of Myrtle Drive, in the median.
Sam Dale (1772-1841) - Indian trader / wagoner Scout and trader, he explored Alabama wilderness, was called Big Sam "Tholocco" by the Indians later led settlers from Georgia to lands in Tombigbee Alabama River basins.
Gen. Sam Dale Indian . . . — — Map (db m220901) HM
On East Andrews Avenue at Hull Street, on the right when traveling west on East Andrews Avenue.
This Marker is placed here as a memorial to
Dr. Eratus Byron Ard
and his wife
Zenada Byrd Ard
and to their family who occupied this property from 1895 to 1971.
Their children were:
Ligon Briggs Ard
Toxey Ard Sorrell . . . — — Map (db m184073) HM
On East Broad Street (Alabama Route 27) at Mutual Street, on the left when traveling east on East Broad Street.
The J.D. Holman House was built in 1912 for Jesse DaCosta Holman and his wife, Susan Dowling Holman, and their seven children. Architect Frank C. Galliher of Montgomery, Alabama, designed the 10,000 square foot, Greek Revival house. The gifted and . . . — — Map (db m132527) HM
On Painter Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
To all military and civilian personnel who have served at Fort Rucker since 1942 with special recognition of those who paid the supreme sacrifice in fighting for freedom throughout the world. The citizens of Ozark are deeply grateful for the . . . — — Map (db m184131) HM WM
