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The Old Silas Elementary School Building at Silas, AL (c. 1936)

Historic Schools | Silas in Choctaw County  

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Built in 1936. this school building provided educational opportunities for southern Choctaw County families until it was closed in 2005. The Town of Silas purchased the school property in 2005 and the school building was restored. The restoration was a community-wide effort with people donating time and funds to clean and paint the building and to refinish the wooden floors. The building was reopened in 2009 as the Silas Municipal Complex. Located in the Municipal Complex are Silas Town Hall and the Silas Public Branch of The Choctaw County Library.

The school building was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage (ARLH) on June 20, 2013. It is located in Silas on the east side of Highway 17 near the intersection of Highway 17 and Indian Way Road (31°46’04.1″N 88°19’37.6″W – Google Maps).

Sources: 1) “Silas Elementary School” Historical Marker; 2) Alabama Historical Commission PreserveALA Media Release, November 15 2013, Silas Elementary School Added To Alabama Register; 3) SilasAL.com.

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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