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Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge at Livingston, AL (built 1861)

This is one of the oldest remaining covered bridges in Alabama. It was originally constructed across the Sucarnoochee River on the main state road leading from Livingston to York, now U.S. Highway 11. The bridge was built in 1861 under the orders of Co …

Bored Well at Livingston, AL

The Bored Well was started in 1854 and historians say an old blind mule pulled the auger around day after day until completion in 1857 of an artesian well.  In the beginning citizens were disappointed with the salty taste of the water, but soon claims …

Memorial To Vera Hall (1902-1964) at Livingston, AL

Pictured is a memorial to Vera Hall that is located at Livingston, AL across the street from the courthouse square on the corner of Franklin Street and Washington Street (GPS coordinates 32.583463, -88.188465). Following is the inscription on this memo …

Old Probate Judge’s Office at Livingston, AL (built ca. 1830)

This building is located on the Courthouse Square at downtown Livingston, AL. Built ca. 1830, it was the only structure to survive on the Square when the previous courthouse burned in 1901. This building also served as the County Library for many years …

Old Southern Railroad Depot at Livingston, AL

This building, which now serves as Livingston City Hall, was originally built circa 1875 to serve the passenger and freight services of the railroad system running between Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans. The left side of the building was used for …

Spence-Moon House at Livingston, AL (built 1834)

This home, constructed in 1834, is one of the earliest residences in Livingston.  When Livingston was plotted, James H. Spence bought eighty acres and began the construction of this home.  The Spence-Moon House is one of eleven homes built by a group o …

St. James Episcopal Church at Livingston, AL (built 1841-42; recorded in HABS; listed on the ARLH)

The St. James Episcopal Church was established in 1836.  The present church building  was built in 1841-1842 and consecrated in 1843 by Leonidas Polk.  The church was originally Greek Revival style and later altered to Gothic elements.  It was photogra …

Sumter County Courthouse at Livingston, AL (built ca. 1902; listed on the NRHP)

The Sumter County Courthouse, built in 1902, is a Beaux-Arts Classicism style building with certain features that reflect the then popular Romanesque style. Features which reflect the Classic Revival include four sets of coupled Ionic engaged columns s …

SUMTER COUNTY Historical Marker at Livingston, AL.

This historical marker is located beside Highway 11 at the Courthouse Square in Livingston (GPS coordinates 32.582701, -88.187940). The marker was erected by the Alabama Historical Association in 1966. Following is the inscription on the marker: —— …

United Methodist Church at Livingston, AL (built 1890; altered little since its construction)

The United Methodist Church has been serving the Livingston community since 1834 when they began worshipping in the Sumter County Courthouse as the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1837, the church congregation contracted carpenters to build a church bui …