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    Woodlands at Gosport, AL (built ca. 1840; listed on the NRHP)

    Antebellum | Gosport in Clarke County  

    Constructed around 1840 as the seat of a 2,000 acre plantation, Woodlands is one of the finest of the few remaining antebellum homes in Clarke County. This house is a Creole style cottage that’s enriched with Greek Revival detailing, including eight fl …

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    World War I Monument at the Grove Hill Courthouse Square (dedicated 1924, listed on the NRHP)

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Grove Hill in Clarke County  

    This monument was erected to honor the fallen military personnel of Clarke County who served in World War I. The stone monument sits atop an earthen mound that is landscaped with grass and shrubs and located in the middle of the courthouse square in Gr …

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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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