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    Dickinson House at Grove Hill, AL (built ca. 1845)

    Antebellum | Grove Hill in Clarke County  

    The Dickinson House is a historic two-story Italianate style home at Grove Hill, AL. It was built circa 1845. The architect is believed to have been an English-born carpenter named James Newman. The house was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks …

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    Downtown Grove Hill, AL

    | Grove Hill in Clarke County  

    In the background is the Clarke County Courthouse. It is included in the “Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District” that was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1998. The Courthouse Square Historic District contains 25 …

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    Dr. Godbold’s Office Building at Whatley, AL (built ca. 1927; listed on the NRHP)

    | Whatley in Clarke County  

    This was the medical office of Dr. John Cooper Godbold, Jr. (1888-1952). Dr. Godbold was the son of a Wilcox County physician. He came to Whatley in 1912 to practice medicine. His first office was in the Jeffrey Building which also housed Dr. Jeffrey’s …

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    Dr. John A. Kimbrough House at Thomasville, AL (built c. 1899; listed on the NRHP)

    Historic Home | Thomasville in Clarke County  

    Dr. John A. Kimbrough and his bride, Stella Oakley of Pine Hill, were married in November 1899 on the day of the great fire that destroyed Thomasville’s commercial area. This house was built by Dr. Kimbrough around that time for his bride. This home is …

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    Dr. Thomas Isham Kimbell House at Jackson, AL (built 1883, listed on the NRHP)

    Historic Home | Jackson in Clarke County  

    This house was built in 1883 for Dr. Thomas Isham Kimbell, the son of early Clarke County pioneer Isham Kimbell. It is a 2 1/2 story Queen Anne house with a gable on hip roof. The front facade features a projecting bay with a bay window topped with cre …

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    FIRST DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Historical Marker at Jackson, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials, Historic Schools | Jackson in Clarke County  

    In 1891, nine agricultural schools, one in each congressional district, were authorized by the Alabama Legislature. One of the schools was located at Jackson on College Avenue at the location of the present day Jackson Middle School and Alabama Souther …

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    Former Gas Station on Old Hwy 5 at Thomasville, AL (built ca. 1920, listed on the NRHP)

    | Thomasville in Clarke County  

    This building was built around 1920 as a gas station. Since its construction, it has served several purposes including being used as a laundromat. This building is a contributing property to the Thomasville Historic District that was added to the Natio …

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    FULTON, ALABAMA Historical Marker

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Fulton in Clarke County  

    This historical marker is located on Main Street Circle in front of the gazebo that’s across the street from Fulton Town Hall (GPS coordinates 31.788716, -87.728097). This marker was erected in October 2010 by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Tow …

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    Gainestown United Methodist Church at Gainestown, AL

    Churches and Cemeteries | Gainestown in Clarke County  

    This church was founded in 1819 by Rev. Joshua Wilson. In 1854, a two-story building was built on this site.  The lower floor was a church and the upper floor served as a Masonic lodge. This building was damaged by a tornado in 1911. It was rebuilt imm …

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    Gene & Ellen’s Drive-In at Grove Hill, AL

    | Grove Hill in Clarke County  

    Shown is Gene & Ellen’s Drive-In which is located in the middle of downtown Grove Hill. You walk up to the window, tell the folks what you want and then go back and sit in your truck. When it’s done, they wave at you, you pay and go on your way. Ev …

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    Gravesite of Major Jeremiah Austill at Rockville, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials, Native American | Rockville in Clarke County  

    Jeremiah Austill is known as the Paul Revere of Clarke County. As a teenager, he volunteered to make a dangerous night ride to Mt. Vernon following the Creek War attack on Ft. Sinquefield. He was also a hero of the famed Canoe Fight on the Alabama Rive …

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    GROVE HILL, ALABAMA Historical Marker

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Grove Hill in Clarke County  

    This historical marker is inside the Laurie Carleton Park that’s located at downtown Grove Hill in front of the Clarke County Courthouse (GPS coordinates 31.709395, -87.777861). It was erected in April 2010 by the Alabama Tourism Department and the tow …

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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.

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