Dowe Historic District

The Dowe Historic District is a 1-acre historic district in . It includes 320 and 334 Washington Avenue and 114–116 South Hull Street.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Civil Rights Memorial and Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.

Memorial
The is an American in , created by Maya Lin. The names of 41 people are inscribed on the granite fountain as martyrs who were killed in the civil rights movement.

Church
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
is a Baptist church in , United States, affiliated with the Progressive National Baptist Convention. The church was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1974 because of its importance in the civil rights movement and American history.

Museum
Photo: DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a historic house in , which was the initial executive residence of President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis and family during early 1861.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Montgomery and Garden District.

is the capital of , in the region of the state. has also been recognized nationally for its downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects.

Neighborhood
The is a 315-acre historic district in . is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge Road, Court Street, Jeff Davis Avenue, and Fairview Avenue.

Neighborhood
The is a 156-acre historic district in . It is roughly bounded by Norman Bridge and Cloverdale roads, Fairview and Felder avenues, and Boultier Street. is situated 1½ miles south of Dowe Historic District.

Dowe Historic District

Latitude
32.37612° or 32° 22′ 34″ north
Longitude
-86.30405° or 86° 18′ 15″ west
Elevation
279 feet (85 metres)
Open location code
864M9MGW+C9
Geo­Names ID
11523749
Wiki­data ID
Q5302671
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include First Baptist Church and Old Confederate Capitol.

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