Thomas A. Walker 1811-1888 - Pelham Road - Jacksonville, AL - Alabama Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Thomas A. Walker
1811-1888

Prominent citizen of Jacksonville who served
Alabama as Brigadier General, State Militia;
member Legislature and Pres. of Senate;
Circuit Court Judge;
and Pres. Ala. and Tenn. Railroad

He owned extensive cotton plantations
and mining interests throughout the state.

His home, "The Magnolias",
built in 1850, is an outstanding example
of Southern architecture.

Erected 1963 by General John H. Forney Historical Society.

Jacksonville State University web site.
PDF Early Years of the Normal School From 1883 to 1899
Wikipedia - Jacksonville State University

Marker Name: Thomas A. Walker 1811-1888 Marker Type: Urban Addtional Information:: None Found Date Dedicated / Placed: 1963 Marker Number: Not listed

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