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    The Beloit Industrial Institute at Beloit, AL (operated 1888-1923; listed on the Alabama Register)

    Black Heritage, Historic Markers & Memorials, Historic Schools | Beloit in Dallas County  

    The Beloit Industrial Institute, which operated from 1888 to 1923, was the first Christian school for African-Americans in Dallas County. It was located on Highway 22 in the community of Beloit, AL about 10 miles southwest of Selma. The Beloit Industri …

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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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