RuralSWAlabama

Rural Southwest Alabama: Attractions

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Baptist Church at Brooklyn, AL (c. 1861)

The Brooklyn Baptist Church, established in 1821, is one of the oldest churches in Conecuh County.  The church was organized in a small log cabin that …

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Bull Slough Bridge across the Sepulga River near Brooklyn, AL

Built in 1924, Bull Slough Bridge spans the beautiful Sepulga River northeast of Brooklyn in Conecuh County. The 252-foot steel Warren through-truss b …

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About This Website

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).