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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SQQ_arwood-school-site_New-Brockton-AL.html
Established here about 1871 and served as educational, cultural, religious and social center of this community until consolidation in 1934. School land was donated by George and Georgie Arwood. Early teachers included W.E. Andrews, Mrs. M.E. Flemi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SQP_wellborn_AL.html
The first seat of justice for Coffee County was located approximately 500 yards southeast of this site. The community was named for Gen. William Wellborn, an Alabama commander during the Creek Indian War of 1836-37. Under the Act of December 29…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SQO_holloway-tabernacle-church_Coffee-Springs-AL.html
The first congregational meetings were held in a small former dwelling house. In 1915 this congregation joined with the Alabama District of The Assemblies of God. First pastors were: Rev. Elijah Spence and Rev. Wayne Tomlin. First deacons we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RUU_folsom-birthplace_Elba-AL.html
James Elisha (Big Jim) Folsom, a resident of Elba, Coffee County, served as the 45th and 47th Governor of Alabama. Folsom lived in this home from 1908 to 1910 when it was located near the Folsom Mill Creek and Tabernacle communities. The Fols…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RUT_folsom-estate_Elba-AL.html
Estate of Joshua Marion Folsom and wife Eulala Dunnavant Folsom Birth Place James Elisha Folsom October 9, 1908 46th Governor of Alabama January 1947 — 1951 48th Governor of Alabama January 1955 — 1959 His aim: To…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D3W_enterprise-academy_Enterprise-AL.html
Beloved leader and principal of this institution, later known as Carroll Street School, was William M. Donald (1870-1941) His philosophy of education: "Apply yourself. Excellence is attained through self discipline and hard work. Learn the rule…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM112Y_historic-court-square_Elba-AL.html
The first Coffee County Courthouse was at Wellborn and burned in 1851. This site given by John B. Simmons when Elba was selected the county seat polling 58 more votes than Indigo Head (Clintonville) in a county election on October 5, 1852. The fir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM112M_battle-branch_Kinston-AL.html
The only battle fought in Coffee County during The War Between the StatesJust east of this spot, at the branch head, a battle occurred between the Coffee County Home Guards and Ward's Raiders, a group of Confederate deserters who had terrorized so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM112K_clintonville-academy_New-Brockton-AL.html
Chartered as Clintonville Male and Female Academy. Building erected 1860: occupied January, 1861. The first school in Coffee County to teach beyond the sixth grade. Clintonville, for many years, was recognized as the cultural and educational cente…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM112F_mt-pleasant-misionary-baptist-church_Chancellor-AL.html
Founded near Double Bridges Creek (LeCompte Place) three miles southwest of the present location. First Pastor: J. W. Bullard. Charter members: Mr. & Mrs. Jack Nichols, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Jones, Mr. Bob Howell, Miss Lizzie Gilbert, and Mr. Lige Cobb. …
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