Alabama maps franklin county university of alabama. Textbooks introduction baldwin county public schools. Franklin county courthouse franklin county was created by an act of the territorial legislature on february 6, 1818, almost two years before alabama became a state. So fascinated as i read what buildings sat where, who was who in the mid 1800s and the names of so many early settlers. The county is governed by a representative fivemember commission and. History of the fourteenth regiment alabama vols complete details and surnames m. Franklin county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. The jefferson county historical association is dedicated to preserving and publicizing local history through regular meetings, publications and events. Formerly known as the birmingham jefferson historical society, the organization changed its name in 2010 to better reflect its mission to the metropolitan area.
Long editor, peggy tuck sinko listed under alabama genealogy. According to a journal of american history description of the book alabama s outlaw sheriff stephen s. The centennial history of troy state university, 18801986 try also the neighboring counties of montgomery county and bullock county on the north, barbour county on the east, dale county on the southeast, coffee county on the south, and crenshaw county on the west. They are perfect for the history buff or nature lover as well. Google books has some digitized county histories online.
The county was named for benjamin franklin and originally contained parts of colbert county. Usgenweb alabama archives franklin county federal census index source. Rutherford office, rutherford brothers store, rutherford brothers store warehouse and the franklin methodist. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. The area of washington county was later divided into 16 mississippi counties and 29 alabama counties. One of my classmates, a guy who lived close to where some of it. John daniel mccluskey biography and genealogy 1841aft. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. History of clarke county, alabama by john simpson graham. Ore deposits in the russellville brown iron ore district, franklin county, alabama publication info. Keeton eventually teaching at phil campbell, top pic on right is my daddy who was 1st a teacher at pchs and taught va school at spruce pine school at night, then principal at belgreen, then principal at pchs after which he was the founding president of northwest junior college original name, retired. Old town franklin at franklin, al in monroe county. The heritage of franklin county, alabama heritage of alabama series.
State publications, the alabama historical quarterly, the alabama official and statistical register, and the history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography are in separate collections. The collection was digitized by the genealogical society of utah in 2007. The first court was held in the street where the lawyers reportedly laid their law books on tree stumps. In august 1891, the winston county courthouse went up in flames, and along with it a good portion of historical documents. This book is fabulous for anyone who wants to know more about the early history of franklin county, this is the book for you. Franklin county, alabama family history and genealogy books, cds, maps products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. It was abolished eight months later by an alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on february 24, 1870. Franklin county, north carolina family history and genealogy books. These buildings include the old franklin school house, dr. Embracing a detailed record of events from the earliest period to the present. Published by the tennessee valley genealogical society, p. Census online franklin county census records source. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v.
Renfroe, his two years as sumter county sheriff were followed by six years of bizarre. Where can find franklin county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Otherwise, books and documents may be taken out of the room only to be copied on the librarys copy machine. Sumter county, alabama, slave narratives ruby pickens tartt, vol 2 by alan brown editor, et al listed under slave narratives.
The 2010 census placed the population at 149, unchanged from 2000. Franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 1818 feb. The creek indians muscogee people had long been cultivating lands in this area, producing crops of maize, squash and beans the three sisters, and tobacco, used primarily for ritual purposes. Dismals canyonlocated in northwest alabama on the mississippi border, franklin county is home to some of the most pristine outdoor attractions in the state, including dismals canyon. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books. Rutherford office, rutherford brothers store, rutherford brothers store warehouse and the franklin methodist church. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in alabama for current fees and. Franklin county alabama is located in northwest alabama between birmingham, memphis and nashville. Alabama has lost several courthouses to fires and other tragedies, and winston county is no exception. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. The heritage of franklin county, alabama heritage of alabama series on. Washington county was created on june 4, 1800, as a county of the mississippi territory.
The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Preserve historic sites, documents and other items that have significance to the history of henry county, alabama, publish books, articles and other forms of data pertaining to the history of. Keeton eventually teaching at phil campbell, top pic on right is my daddy who was 1st a teacher at pchs and taught va school at spruce pine school at night, then principal at belgreen, then principal at pchs after which he was the founding president of northwest junior college original name. This collection contains 145 folders approximately 6,900 pages of federal writers project of alabama material composed between 1936 and 1940. Franklin county, alabama genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Because so much of this happened in and around our county, history took on a particular reality. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in alabama for current fees and application process. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the books organization is both chronological and topical. Researching and documenting our history henry county. Social studies grade 4 alabama history and geography. Books can be signed out overnight only with permission of the reference librarian. When i saw some of those names, i saw street names in the bottoms that sprung to life, as so many. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. Franklin county vital records can be found at the alabama department of public health which has birth and death records from 1908, marriages from 1936 and divorce records from 1950. Franklin county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Political science the learner will be able to recall the importance of a political document, identify responsibilities of local governments, analyze rights and responsibilities of citizenship, recall a function of the judicial system, recognize the branches of the u. Family books available in the research library at the. It was abolished eight months later by an alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on february 24, 1870 musical history. Franklin county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Franklin county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Primary topics covered in the collection are exslave tales, life histories, short stories, and folklore of alabama life. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in alabama for.
Many of the documents are copies of materials from claybank memories, a history of dale county, alabama, by val l. If you can buy just one book about making likker in franklin county, this is the one. The most notorious person from each of alabamas 67. Usgenweb united states census mortality schedule, 1850 franklin county source. Historical records of randolph county, alabama, 18321900. One hundred fifty years in pike county, alabama, 18211971. Jefferson county historical association publications. You will find our history, a directory of government offices, and links to a number of websites that might be helpful to you. The story of why locals made moonshine, its economic effects, the governments participation and more. The official facebook page for franklin county government agencies. Washington county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Franklin county, north carolina genealogy, books, cds, maps. Franklin county alabama genealogy and history presented.
The county seat remained in belgreen until 4 dec 1890 when. Franklin county was established on february 6, 1818. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and stawamba counties in mississippi. Early pioneers and settlers of an alabama county, by the winston county genealogical society. Franklin county virginia 17861986 a bicentennial history by john s. Osceola 18041838, who became wellknown as a leader of the seminole people in florida, was born to a creek woman at red creek, 10 miles from the. Franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 6 february 1818 and named in honor of benjamin franklin. List of books and articles about alabama history online. Here are the sites in franklin county, alabama you dont want to miss. Colbert county was originally established on february 6, 1867 after it split from franklin county over political issues after the american civil war. Information from the alabama department of archives and history franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 1818 feb. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. Franklin is one of the northwestern counties of the state, and adjoins the state of mississippi. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995.
Families of franklin county alabama public group facebook. General usa family history books at familysearch includes more than 150,000 digitized histories of families, county and local histories, and more access to some books may be restricted. First county in alabama matte, jacqueline anderson on. Welcome to henry county researching and documenting our history. The internet archive has some digitized county histories and other items. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state, and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and itawamba counties, mississippi. When traveling highway 41 between monroeville and camden, you will pass a very picturesque scene at franklin that includes several nicely restored buildings all neatly located within white picket fences. Must visit sites to visit in franklin county, alabama. Its history as a county antedates the history of the state, it having been organized in 1818, by the first territorial legislature. History of franklin county alabama genealogy trails. A listing of all the schools in franklin county, al with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function.
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