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
Marker is at the intersection of Pelham Road (State Highway 21) and 5th Street NE, on the right when traveling north on Pelham Road.
Courtesy hmdb.org
