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Bibb County was established in 1818 and called by the name of Cahaba. Two years later it was changed to that of Bibb, in honor of William W. Bibb, the first Governor of the State.
Bibb County was one of the largest counties in the State; but a great deal of its area has been cut off to make up the surrounding counties established later on in the history of the State.
Bibb County offers many attractions and points of interests. The Cahaba River flows through the county providing canoeing and fishing opportunities.
Over 20,000 people visit Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge annually to enjoy fishing, hunting, wildlife observation and other compatible wildlife dependent activities.
Bart Thrasher, the notorious Bibb county outlaw, who, with six other convicts, recently broke out of the Pratt mine’s penitentiary and, overpowering the guards, escaped, turned up at Horse Creek with an unknown pal, and had a night of robbing and murdering.
Murder To Aid A Murder
Bibb County Alabama
Randolph Alabama
Centeville Alabama
January 15, 1891
Transcribed From Vernon Courier, Lamar County Alabama
Randolph, Jan. 11 – Some three months ago Mr. B.B. Head of Bibb county was murdered by one Jim Tate, and Tate was arrested a few days ago in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, but its sheriff, R. H. Jones, the sheriff, arrived in Randolph at 10 o’clock last night on this way to Centeville jail, and between the train hotel Mr. Jones was shot from ambush by unknown parties, evidently for the purpose of releasing Tate, the murderer of Mr. Head, and when Mr. Jones was shot down the prisoner escaped and is at large today.
A Dose Of “Blue Pills” Administered From The Muzzle Of A Good Shot Gun
September 30, 1875
Transcribed From Birmingham Iron Age
Dr. Metzger, who plead guilty to the charge of bigamy at the late term of the Circuit Court of Bibb County, was sentenced to the Penitentiary for four years. He is a Canadian by birth, of mixed blood, and married negro wife in Canada by whom he had seven children. He deserted her and married a second wife, who is the daughter of a citizen of Bibb county, who was in Franklin, Ind. A dose of “blue pills” administered from the muzzle of a good shot gun would have suited his case better.
Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park is an attractive, open park with a friendly staff.
Weekly Events consist of Test and Tune on Thursday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and offers everyone an opportunity to test their skills on the drag strip. Whether you want to run your parents station wagon, your brand new car, motorcycle or race car, Holiday Raceway is the place for you. COME BURN SOME RUBBER WITHOUT BURNING A LOT OF DOUGH!
Saturday nights we run our Bracket racing program where you can enjoy three classes battling it out for that top spot. Be sure to check out the events we have scheduled for this year.