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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEP2_fort-okfuskee_Jacksons-Gap-AL.html
Built in 1735 by British from Carolina in futile attempt to gain trade of the Creek Indians from the French, located at Fort Toulouse, 40 miles south. Okfuskee was the largest town in Creek Confederacy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEOH_the-depot_Leeds-AL.html
The Depot was built by Richmond & Danville Extension Co. in 1883-84 following the completion of the Georgia & Pacific RR line between Birmingham and Atlanta, three years before the Town of Leeds was incorporated. Richmond Terminal Co. operated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEOF_john-henry_Leeds-AL.html
The story of "steel driving' man" John Henry is one of America's most enduring legends. The strong ex-slave became a folk hero during construction of the Columbus & Western Railroad between Goodwater and Birmingham. He drilled holes for explosives…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMENR_pickens-county-courthouse_Carrollton-AL.html
Pickens County, named for General Andrew Pickens of South Carolina, was established December 19, 1820. First County Site was Pickensville. On March 5, 1830, the government awarded 80 acres of land at Carrollton for the County Site. The first court…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEMV_the-beloit-industrial-institute_Orrville-AL.html
Marker Front:The Beloit Industrial Institute was founded in 1888 by Industrial Missionary Association, an area subdivision of the American Missionary Associations. The President of the Association, Dr. Charles B. Curtis, was a Presbyterian mission…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD7X_the-tuskegee-airmens-plaza_Tuskegee-AL.html
This plaza is dedicated to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen, including General Daniel "Chappie" James, whose training at Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee Army Air Field enabled them to prove for all time the competence and bravery of Black Am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCZT_white-oak-united-methodist-church_Eufaula-AL.html
(Front):First Known as white Oak Chapel this church was dedicated on October, 18, 1859 by Rev. Issac L Tatum of the Alabama Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South. The Society was organized by Rev. John J. Cassady who served as pastor in 1860…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCZQ_holtville-school_Deatsville-AL.html
In the late 1930's and early 1940's Holtville School won national acclaim as one the foremost examples of the progressive education movement in the U.S. It was one of 33 southern schools in 1938 chosen to receive financial support in developing ne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCHT_site-of-the-home-of-william-hugh-smith_Wedowee-AL.html
An opponent of secession, he fled north in 1862. Returning after the Civil War, he was elected first governor under the Constitution of 1868 and served one two-year term. He was one of three Republican governors.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMC6X_howard-gardner-nichols-1871-1896_Gadsden-AL.html
Nichols came to Alabama City in 1894 to supervise construction of the Dwight Manufacturing Company. While serving as the mill's first agent, he planned and began a model mill village and was elected Mayor of Alabama City.