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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHCC_the-creek-trail-of-tears_Fort-Mitchell-AL.html
Approximately one mile due east of this marker, back down the Old Federal Road, called by frontiersmen and Indians the Three Notched Trail or the Three Chopped Way, stood Fort Mitchell, an early 19th century American fort that in 1836 was one of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHBH_fort-mitchell_Fort-Mitchell-AL.html
Built during Creek War 1813 by Georgia Militia on main Indian trade route to Tombigbee River. U.S. Troops stationed here until 1837. 1836 Lower Creeks corralled here for forced removal to the West.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHAA_indian-ball-ground_Fort-Mitchell-AL.html
The most popular game among the Indians of this region was "stick ball." This field has been constructed so that the game may be enjoyed again in the Chattahoochee Valley where it was played for hundreds of years. Sometimes known as "little brothe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH9F_noble-hall_Auburn-AL.html
Marker Front:The Greek Revival rock and mortar house was built by Addison Frazer (1809-1873) between 1852 and 1854 and served as the center for a 2,000 acre cotton plantation. Frazer owned 100 slaves and was on the Board of Trustees of Auburn Maso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH4Z_confederate-storehouse-burned-by-federal-troops_Trussville-AL.html
On this site stood the stone warehouse of Captain Thomas Truss and Marcus Worthington. Stored here were meats, grains and clothing collected by the Confederate government as a war tax. Disabled C.S.A. veteran Felix M. Wood was receiver of the tax …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH33_jefferson-county-courthouses_Birmingham-AL.html
Side ATerritorial legislature designated home of Maj. Moses Kelly (in Jones Valley) as site of first court in this area of Alabama, 1818.After creation of Jefferson County, 1819, court held at Carrollsville (Powderly) until county seat established…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH00_tuxedo-junction_Birmingham-AL.html
"Tuxedo Junction" was the street car crossing on the Ensley-Fairfield line at this corner in the Tuxedo Park residential area. It also refers to the fraternal dance hall operated in the 1920's and 1930s on the second floor of the adjacent building…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGXY_janney-furnace_Ohatchee-AL.html
The furnace was constructed by Montgomery businessman Alfred A. Janney, reportedly using slaves brought from Tennessee by a "Dr. Smith." The furnace was completed and ready to produce pig iron when, on July 14, 1864, a Union cavalry raiding force …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGX3_lyman-ward-military-academy_Camp-Hill-AL.html
Lyman Ward Military Academy was founded in 1898 as the Southern Industrial Institute by Dr. Lyman Ward, a Universalist minister from New York. Dr. Ward established SII to educate the poor children of Alabama, many of whom had few opportunities due…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGVQ_the-presidents-mansion_Tuscaloosa-AL.html
In 1838 The University of Alabama Board of Trustees appropriated funds for a more suitable residence for the University's new president Basil Manly. The mansion on this site was built between 1839 and 1841 from plans provided by Michael Barry who …
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