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    Mt. Sterling Methodist Church located in Choctaw County, AL in the community of Mt. Sterling (built ca. 1859; listed on the NRHP)

    Antebellum, Churches and Cemeteries | Mt. Sterling in Choctaw County  

    The Mount Sterling Methodist Church was built circa 1859 and was the first local building constructed expressly as a church. The church never had a full-time pastor; however, its services were conducted continuously by Circuit Riders once or twice a mo …

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    Roach House at Mt. Sterling, AL in Choctaw County (ca. 1853)

    Antebellum, Historic Home | Mt. Sterling in Choctaw County  

    This GreeK Revival-style house was built around 1853 as the parsonage for the Baptist minister. Except for modernizing, this structure has been altered little since it was constructed. This home is located approximately 3.5 miles east of Butler in the …

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    Tuscahoma (Red Warrior) Historical Marker near Mt. Sterling, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials, Native American | Mt. Sterling in Choctaw County  

    This marker is located in Choctaw County beside Co. Rd. 27 approximately 4 miles SE of Mt. Sterling just before getting to the Tuscahoma Landing on the Tombigbee River (GPS coordinates 32.060166,-88.114815). Following is the inscription of the marker: …

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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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