Mount Hope Alabama Mount Hope Alabama appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census as an unincorporated community of 94 residents. This was the only time it appeared on census rolls. Present day Mount Hope is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. Its ZIP code is 35651 Return To Alabama Maps Index Return To […]
Lawrence County Alabama
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
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.
WALKER COUNTY ALABAMA
Explore Alabama: Walker County is a county located in the central portion of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 67,023. Its county seat is Jasper. Its name is in honor of John Williams Walker, a member of the United States Senate.