East introduction this brief historical sketch of lineville, alabama traces the towns growth from a crude frontier settlement in the 1830s to a modern, close knit town in 2010. Historian jacquelyn procter reeves transports readers deep into the shadows of the past to learn about the secret of george steeles will, the truth behind the night the stars fell on alabama and the story of the lawrence county boys who died in the goliad massacre. The exhibit space tells the story of alabama history through the voices of its people, relying on the vast collection of over 50,000 cubic feet of archival materials and well. Alabama, which joined the union as the 22nd state in 1819, is located in the southern united states and nicknamed the heart of dixie. History history index history az alabama history united states alabama travel alabama alabama genealogy civil war alabama history index united states north carolina georgia slavery civil rights movement martin luther king, jr alabama sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america. Joseph l whitten contains a history of the city of odenville, in st. A brief historical sketch of lineville, alabama by don c. Abbeville genealogy in henry county, al usa 1,015,348 alabama 21,676 henry county 223 abbeville 27. Haunted shelby county, alabama book by kim johnston. James benson sellers, an alabamian born a dozen years after phillips, shared phillipss interpretation of the peculiar institution in his impressionistic study of slavery in alabama, originally published in 1950. The school grounds included stores grove, a circular grove of 104 oak trees with a 30foot avenue running through the middle of it. Lots of cemetaries at churches in the area,a post office,a few churches scattered about. Otherwise, books and documents may be taken out of the room only to be copied on the librarys copy machine.
Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books. Shelby county, alabama, is at the heart of the state. Fennell transcribed from summer issue of the alabama historical quarterly, vol 1 no 2, summer issue 1930. The presentday state of alabama was originally inhabited by various indigenous peoples. Hidden history of north alabama by jacquelyn procter. It is located in southeastern alabama in the wiregrass region and, according to local history, was known as yatta abba by the creek inhabitants, possibly meaning grove of dogwoods.
Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Historythere are few records of new sites early history prior to 1900. Coffeeville is located on the tombigbee river in northwest clarke county in the southwest corner of the state. In so doing they have taken the editorial liberty of entitling the work a history of madison county and incidentally of north alabama, 17321840 and of adding as an appendix an entirely separate essay, written by thomas w. The collection focuses primarily on genealogical and historical materials about the southeastern united states with particular emphasis on the history of alabama. New site is located in northcentral tallapoosa county in eastcentral alabama. Located in the northern part of the county, asheville. Glennville a history of the people of bygone days with pictures. Slavery in alabama by james benson sellers, 1950 online. Early history examines the archaeological record that tells the story of the first inhabitants of alabama. For a complete list of books, visit donna r causey. Title early history of huntsville, alabama, 18041870, contributor names betts, edward chambers. The first railroad to pass through winston county was started in 1884, the northern alabama railroad with terminals in sheffield and parrish, al.
Alabama books 1833 state census for barbour county, alabama. Early history of huntsville, alabama, 18041870, library. Odenville middle school offers equal educational employment opportunities. Odenville middle school is committed to ensuring all information placed on its website is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Books can be signed out overnight only with permission of the reference librarian. St clair county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Death and marriage notices from jefferson county, alabama, newspapers, volume ii 18821906. This excellent book on the history of northern alabama and most especially of lawrence county is a must. Clair countys first high school in 1908, which was completed by 1909. The school library contained more books than any school in this part of the country.
Since the construction of a railroad throughout the county, giving. The alabama genealogy and history website is a sister site to access genealogy. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The seaboard air line railroad began constructing a line through odenville in 1901, finishing it in 1905. The jefferson county historical association is dedicated to preserving and publicizing local history through regular meetings, publications and events. With notes and genealogies by james edmonds saunders, elizabeth saunders blair stubbs out of print try used books. Alabama department of archives and history, search our collections. The state is considered the heart of dixie, and enjoys a long and distinguished history. Students who lived too far to make the trip daily boarded at a local hotel. Social studies grade 4 alabama history and geography. This is the single largest collection of books about alabama in the civil war available. Alabama family histories, including genealogy books, maps, cds, records of births, deaths, marriages, census, land deeds and military records. Alabama history civil war, 18611865 societies, etc. James madison wells founded a village called wells c.
Formerly known as the birmingham jefferson historical society, the organization changed its name in 2010 to better reflect its mission to the metropolitan area. Clair is the only county in alabama to have two county seats, ashville and pell city. The atlas had details such as the population of the community which appears to have come from the 1890 census and whether there was a post office andor railroad service available. Vital records for alabama birth and death records from 1908 forward.
Moundville alabama the forge of history blitz, john h. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. A new multiroom schoolhouse was constructed in 1906. Odenville annexed a portion of springville in 2015 due to springville not running water to some of its residences. Odenville, alabama, a history of our town 1821 1992 by joseph l.
History of alabama and incidentally of georgia and mississippi, from the earliest period. As of early 2017, the company has about 300 active titles under the newsouth books imprint. Alabama virtual library login needed inlibrary use only. Introducing the huntsville history tour, a digital guided tour of historic huntsville, alabama. Though abounding in natural resources, the county is not as fully developed as some others in the same region. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography 4 vols. Alabama became the twentysecond state to be admitted to the united states on december 14, 1819. List of properties in alabama included in the national register of historic places. Archives debuts new exhibits in the alabama state house. Alabama alabama department of archives and history civil war pension files alabama department of public health. In fact, alabamas history is so politically charged and divisive that no scholar dared touch it for 60 years. Political science the learner will be able to recall the importance of a political document, identify responsibilities of local governments, analyze rights and responsibilities of citizenship, recall a function of the judicial system, recognize the branches of the u. At the 2010 census the population was 3,585, up from 1,1 in 2000. This historic photo, which was taken in 1901, features officers of the 2nd alabama infantry regiment on horseback in downtown eufaula, alabama.
Learn these secretsand many morein hidden history of north alabama. History history index history az alabama history united states alabama travel alabama alabama genealogy civil war alabama history index united states north carolina georgia slavery civil rights movement martin luther king. A masonic lodge was new site town hall and community centerestablished in 1858. An alabama state history curriculum written by carren w. The area is home to alabama s forgotten plantations, a deep history of the creek indians who died during the trail of tears and dark secrets from areas such as harpersville, calera, chelsea, montevallo and leeds. If you have a disability or face any barriers accessing website content, please contact us. Banks, an escaped slave, from the cotton state, alabama, in america liverpool. History of noble county, oklahoma by noble county genealogy society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. A history of our town, 18211992 whitten, joseph l on. A number of important civil war figures also called alabama home. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. The alabama virtual library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the state of alabama with online access to essential library and information resources.
This book is the first comprehensive history of the state. Guide to alabama ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. In the early days millers stand, operated by charley miller, was the only lodging available for weary travelers who spent the night in davis crossing. Many of the documents are copies of materials from claybank memories, a history of dale county, alabama, by val l. Pennington html and tei with commentary at unc filed under. The new history of alabamas first city reassesses mobiles place in american history and celebrates its proud heritage. List of books and articles about alabama history online. Union raids into northern alabama, the huge manufacturing infrastructure in central alabama and the battle of mobile bay all played significant parts. I was looking up my knight ancestors from the area. The first bank in town was established in 1908, and the first telephone service came around 1912. In some states, state history is taught or repeated in 7th, 8th or 9th grades.
Usa 1,015,348 alabama 21,676 alabama histories and genealogies 771 statewide histories and genealogies. Odenville incorporated in 1914, after a failed attempt to do so in 1910. Hamilton, that bears scrutiny by alabamians and outsiders alike if the. Alabama, united states genealogy familysearch wiki. Monographs of the principal cities and towns in northern and central alabama, together with biographical sketches of many of their representative people general index more help. Barbour and henry counties, alabama newspapers 18461890, marriages and deaths from. Old photographs and history of marshall county, alabama see old photographs may 22, 2017 october 14. By murder, accident, and natural causes, death notices from st. Clair county, alabama newspapers 18731910 by joseph l. The history of washington county, first county in alabama out of print try used books. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages.
It is part of the dothan, alabama metropolitan statistical area. Department of history university of alabama college of arts. At the 2010 census the population was 539, 3 down from 553 in 2000. Jefferson county historical association publications. Old photographs and history of marshall county, alabama. State publications, the alabama historical quarterly, the alabama official and statistical register, and the history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography are in separate collections.
The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabamas geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. State publications, the alabama historical quarterly, the alabama official and statistical register, and the history of alabama and dictionary of. Alabama history books on history of the american south. A biographical list of alabama doctors family history library. To commemorate alabama s bicentennial, the genealogical and historical community has partnered with the alabama bicentennial commission and the alabama department of archives and history adah to create a portal to publications documenting the story of the states people and its past. Learn from faculty with a long history of excellence in german, central european, russian, french, english, medieval, early modern and modern history. In the language of the creek indians, alabama in fact means tribal town. Vintage alabama photos and the story of the nations first.
Start on this trip through time by learning how we like to play, celebrate, and remember. The price family remained prominent in the area for many years, with as many as nine family. It is located in the southeastern part of the united states. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through. Learn alabama history with these 64 childrens books. Alabama american history and genealogy projects alabama ahgp.
Alabama has a history that shaped who we are today. Books about alabama topics and history home facebook. They launched newsouth as a new independent publishing house specializing in regional books of national interest. Southern baptists in the heart of dixie 1998 hamilton, virginia. A history of madison county a n d in c id e n ta lly o f.
Newville is a town in henry county, alabama, united states. Priceville is located in central morgan county, in the northcentral part of the state just south of the tennessee river. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. This historic photo of the mobile county courthouse was. Founded in 1901, the alabama department of archives and history was the first state department of archives and history in the united states between 1790 and the 1820s, old saint stephens was home to a spanish fort, an american fort, and was alabamas first territorial capital 181719. Learn about the prehistory and culture of the first early inhabitants, and what lessons it.
This high school served the area until 1962, when it was condemned and a new one was built. By 1808, the settlement, a flourishing river town, was called murrells landing, after early settler william murrell. History of the fourteenth regiment alabama vols complete details and surnames m. Records of births and deaths prior to 1908 must be obtained from individual county health departments. Although alabama does not require state history for homeschoolers, alabama public schools usually teach state history in the 4th grade. History john coffeethe earliest settlers appeared in the coffeeville area as early as the late eighteenth century.
Alabama family history, genealogy books, cds, maps, records. Birmingham public library department of archives and manuscripts faunsdale plantation papers, 18051975 background. Proceedings of the 1st annual reunion of the alabama division, united sons of confederate veterans by united sons of confederate veterans, alabama division 1901 32 pages. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the books organization is both chronological and topical. Minutes of the 48th annual convention, alabama division, children of the confederacy, holiday inn, florence, alabama, june 1921, 1970, by children of the confederacy alabama division multiple formats at. Alabama early history prehistory first early inhabitants of alabama. Researching and documenting our history henry county. Recognized scholars of mobile history have collaborated to produce a highly readable, richly illustrated narrative that showcases the. Properties listed in the nr include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in american history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture at the local, state, andor national level.
History of coosa county alabama by george evans brewer out of print try used books pickens county, alabama. The first four alabama footprints books volumes 1iv have been combined into one book. Joye is available for kindergarten through 9th grade. Civil war and reconstruction in alabama by walter lynwood fleming 1905 886 pages. Slavery alabama history 19th century juvenile literature. This county was created in 1866, and named in honor of general patrick r. Here are seven facts you may not know about alabama. Alabamas role in the civil war cannot be understated. A brief history of the fountain city parker, marc, parker, melissa benefield on. The once town of titus is now referred to titus area.
Weve built the following list with information that came from an atlas published by rand mcnally in 1895. Harrison, a native of virginia, traveled to alabama accompanied by a party of slaves and purchased the property in. History priceville is named after the price family, who first settled in the area in 1825 after selling a plantation in lawrence county. Committee on alabama monument protection administrative rules. Birmingham public library department of archives and. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. This collection contains a sampling of maps and blueprints from the extensive holdings at the alabama department of archives and history. Visible traces of their occupancy, which spanned nearly 10,000 years, may be seen at dust cave, a paleoindian site. Based as to its earlier parts on the work of albert j. Future alabama governor william calvin oates established a law practice in the town in 1859 and, during the civil war, raised a. Preserve historic sites, documents and other items that have significance to the history of henry county, alabama, publish books, articles and other forms of data pertaining to the history of.
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