Harper’s cereographic map of the United States and Canada : showing the canals, rail roads, and principal stage routes
Travelogue
Fort Bowyer
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Fort Bowyer
Built during War of 1812. At of the time of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the United States claimed Mobile and the bay as part of Louisiana Purchase. In 1813, on order of President Madison, the area around Fort Bowyer was seized from Spain by U.S. Regulars under Gen. James Wilkinson and militia under Col. John Bowyer. This act extended Mississippi Territory to the Mobile Bay area.
Travelogue
Did You Know This About Five Points Alabama?
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Five Points is a town in Chambers county with a population of roughly 141.
The town’s first post office was built in a nearby community named Lystra. It was relocated to the current site of Five Points, and both the site and the post office were named Five Points for their location at the convergence of five major routes at the center of town.
Alabama History
Murder To Aid A Murder
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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.
Travelogue
Coosada Village
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Coosada Village, also known as Coosada Creek, Cosauda and Coosauda. Coosada Creek comes from an 1850’s map and it is thought “Creek” was indicative of the inhabitants, Creek Indians, and not used as a name. Additional maps label the area as Rileys Creek or Jones Creek and for a while the name was Coosawda. Present day Coosada is located in Elmore County in the central eastern part of Alabama.
Alabama Cities
Buzzard Roost Alabama
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Travelogue
Y’all Come To Alabama
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Digital Alabama is for those with an adventurous spirit. We have no ties to travel companies or destinations. Whether you enjoy your adventures from the comfort of your easy-chair, spacious RV or a bone rattling four-wheeler our research and cross reference fomat reveals the unknown and untold. Are We Really Different? We’re not so much into champagne and five star motels.
Mobile County Alabama
Betty’s Berry Farm – Blueberries, Blackberries
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Betty’s Berry Farm
Blueberries, Blackberries
3887 Driskell Loop Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
Phone: 251-649-1711
Email: bettysberryfarm@aol.com
Open: In season, 7 days a week, Self serve 6 am to 10 pm from May 15 to July 15. Directions: Hwy 98 West to Wilmer, AL. Turn left on Wilmer Road, to 1st paved road on right (4mi) to Howell’s Ferry, turn right , go 1 mile & take 1st left onto Driskell Loop Road. Farm is on corner- Driveway is from Driskell Loop. Prices: in 2011 were $1.50 per lb. There is a $5.00 minimum charge for customers over 6 years of age.
Travelogue
Village Number 1
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Nitrate Village No. 1 was built to house workers at an ammonium nitrate plant authorized by the National Defense Act in 1916.