moulton alabama

Posted on November 5, 2020December 26, 2020 by Staff

Moulton Aabama is named for Lieutenant Michael Moulton, a soldier killed while fighting under General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814.

Lawrence County Alabama

Posted on April 22, 2021April 23, 2021 by Terry W. Platt

Your Not-So-Ordinary Guide to Lawrence County Alabama. Lawrence County Alabama is home to large prehistoric earthen mounds constructed by Native Americans of the Mississippian tradition.

April 19 – May 3 1863: Streight’s Raid

Posted on July 19, 2020December 22, 2020 by Staff

The actual capture of Streight’s forces was achieved by a clever ruse, when Forrest paraded his much smaller force back and forth in front of Streight, convincing him that he was opposed by a superior force. After surrendering and being informed of the deception Streight reputedly demanded his arms back for a proper fight, a request cheerfully declined by Forrest.

Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Museum

Posted on June 18, 2020July 20, 2020 by Staff

The Oakville Indian Mounds, near Moulton in central Lawrence County, may belong to the Copena Mortuary Complex, a cultural subgroup of the Woodland period marked by settlements with elaborate burial mounds containing artifacts that indicated the status of those interred.