The new historical marker is located in front of John Lewis' childhood home off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy.
The birthplace of the late Congressman John Robert Lewis now bears a historic marker, recognizing the significance that this tract of land off Gardner Bassett Road just outside of Troy had on the Civil Rights icon’s life and legacy.
Unveiled during a special ceremony on Saturday, the marker was a project of The John R….
Troy University alumnus and Trustee Edward F. Crowell will deliver the keynote address to graduates during the ceremony on June 2.
PHENIX CITY – Brig. Gen. Edward F. Crowell (USAF, ret.), a Troy University alumnus and a member of the University’s Board of Trustees, will deliver the keynote address to TROY graduates on June 2, during a joint spring commencement ceremony for the Phenix City Campus and the Columbus/Fort Benning Site.
The ceremony will be held…