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

    Antebellum, Civil War, Historic Markers & Memorials | Livingston in Sumter County  

    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 …

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    Andrews Chapel at McIntosh, AL (built ca. 1860; listed on the NRHP)

    Antebellum, Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | McIntosh in Washington County  

    Andrews Chapel, also known as the McIntosh Log Church, is one of the few remaining log churches in Alabama. In 1860, John C. Rush and his wife donated land for the church to the McIntosh Community. Shortly afterwards, the church was constructed and nam …

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    Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church at Camden, AL (built ca. 1849)

    Antebellum, Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | Camden in Wilcox County  

    Located in front of this church is a historical marker. Following are the details provided on this marker: “This building was constructed c. 1849 as a Cumberland Presbyterian Church.  The Camden Associate Reformed Presbyterian congregation was organize …

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    Atticus Finch Monument at the Old Courthouse in Monroeville, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Monroeville in Monroe County  

    Harper Lee, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, was born and raised in Monroeville, AL. The fictional town of Maycomb is modeled on Monroeville.  Atticus Finch, the central character in To Kill a Mockingbird, is a lawyer …

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    Barker’s Slave Quarters at Old Cahawba Park in Dallas County, AL (built 1860, columns added after main house burned in 1935)

    Antebellum, Historic Home, Historic Markers & Memorials, Old Cahawba Park, Parks & Campgrounds | Cahaba in Dallas County  

    This is a 2-story brick slave quarters that was built by Stephen Barker in 1860 behind his large brick mansion. The building originally had no columns. After the Civil War, Confederate veteran, Samuel McGurdy Kirkpatrick and his wife, Sarah, purchased …

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    BARTRAM’S TRAIL Historical Marker near Rockville, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Rockville in Clarke County  

    This marker is located in south Clarke County approximately 11 miles south of Jackson, AL on Co. Rd. 15 (Rockville Rd.) at the entrance to the Fred T. Stimpson Wildlife Sanctuary (GPS coordinates 31.382654, -87.849970). It was erected by the Clarke Cou …

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    BASSETTS CREEK Historical Marker near Wagarville, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Wagarville in Washington County  

    This historical marker provides details about how Bassetts Creek got its name. The marker is located beside US Hwy 43 approximately 1.5 miles north of Wagarville, AL at the bridge where Bassetts Creek crosses US Hwy 43 (GPS coordinates 31.464596, -88.0 …

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    Bethel Baptist Church at McKinley, AL (established 1821, listed on the ARLH)

    Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | McKinley in Marengo County  

    This church is located on Marengo CR 63 approximately 0.2 miles north of the junction of CR 63 & CR 38 and approximately 8 miles NE of Thomaston, AL in the community of McKinley (GPS coordinates 32.300342, -87.540733). Below are details about this …

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    Bethel Hill Missionary Baptist Church at McKinley, AL (erected 1894, remodeled in 1936.)

    Black Heritage, Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | McKinley in Marengo County  

    This church is located on Marengo Co. Rd. 38 approximately 0.4 miles from the junction with Co. Rd. 63 and approximately 8 miles northeast of Thomaston, AL in the community of McKinley (GPS coordinates 32.299380, -87.535042). Located beside the highway …

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    Boligee Presbyterian Church at Boligee, AL (established 1900)

    Churches and Cemeteries, Historic Markers & Memorials | Boligee in Greene County  

    The Boligee Presbyterian Church was established October 31, 1900. Positioned on the crest of a small hill, this beautiful church features a corner tower with variegated shingle patterns, and Eastlake style wood carvings in the two front gables. Inside, …

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    Bored Well at Livingston, AL

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Livingston in Sumter County  

    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 …

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    Bridge Tender’s House at Selma, AL (built 1883-1884; listed on the NRHP)

    Historic Markers & Memorials | Selma in Dallas County  

    This small cottage sits on the edge of a bluff above the Alabama River on Water Avenue in downtown Selma. It is located next to the historic St. James Hotel. The Bridge Tender’s House is a contributing property to the Water Avenue Historic District tha …

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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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