Cemeteries in cleburne county alabama genealogy trails. It was created in the 1830s and was surrounded at the time by the counties of. Arbacoochee real estate arbacoochee al homes for sale zillow. Once a part of benton county, cleburne county was officially created in 1866 by the alabama legislature and named in honor of gen. The location of arbacoochee has been provided by the geographic names information system ie the gnis. There was a school, 2 churches, 2 hotels, 2 mining supply stores, 5 saloons, 20 general mercantile. Books history libguides at university of alabama huntsville. When she retired, donna found time to focus on her lifetime passion for historical writing. The population was smaller than that of nearby arbacoochee which was also formed after gold was found. Walls book details century of tallapoosa county gold mining. I dont know if either, or both, are still in print or not, but look for the following two books. For a general overview of the librarys collection on a specific topic, use keywords or phrases such as a subject or topic. The highest natural point in the state of alabama, cheaha mountain, lies within the bounds of cleburne county. Guide to cleburne county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth.
Their children were james henry crider born 1847 in arbacoochee, randolph co. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the book s organization is both chronological and topical. Books, both print and online, are found through the librarys online catalog. Weve created the following list to keep track of the documents we found useful in adding to our knowledge about arbacoochee. Cleburne county, alabama images of america series by wayne. Alabama colored marriage books ae, 1721 in alabama, county marriages. If the book is known, use either the title or author search. Cleburne county courthouse cleburne county was created by an act of the alabama state legislature on december 6, 1866, from portions of randolph, talladega, and calhoun counties.
Alabama history civil war, 18611865 societies, etc. Would have been even better had there been overview art of the entire campus say every 25 years from 1860. Cleburne county is strategically located between the two major cities of birmingham and atlanta. Cleburne county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. The year 1836 marked the beginning of the height of gold mining efforts in alabama. Oct 01, 2018 2300 17th st tuscaloosa, al 35401 205 7658023. Learn more about the historical sites in alabama, the various communities, events, facts, and people of the state of alabama with arcadia publishing dedicated.
Recommended reading for every destination on earth. Her sons pulled her from the wreckage, but she died in the front bedroom on the eastern side. Nov 01, 2010 cleburne county is strategically located between the two major cities of birmingham and atlanta. But the foremost strike of gold occurred in 1830 along the tributaries of blue and chestnut creeks in chilton county. First entered the service as private on july 11, 1861 at arbachochee ala in the ala co d and continued until captured may 1864 releast sic may 1865. Discover the past of alabama through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. Further information can be found by visiting the special collection department at samford university. Chulafinnee was named after the nearby chulafinnee creek, which was derived from creek words chuli meaning pine and fina meaning footlog. Stuart harris 1977 university of alabama press isbn. The history of a deep south state by william warren rogers. Blount, fayette, franklin, jefferson, lawrence, marion, morgan, and. A history of the souths last mother lode presented. In 1845, arbacoochee had a population of over 5,000 people and was home to twenty general stores, five saloons, a school, two churches, two hotels, two mining supply stores, a fire department, race track, over 100 homes. The book spans a century of gold mining in alabama, the last.
The county is named for confederate general patrick cleburne, of arkansas, who was killed at the battle of franklin in 1864. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on alabama. Zillow has 4 homes for sale in arbacoochee al matching. In completing a documentary on alexander city, she interviewed business owners and private citizens about the history of alexander city, from pioneer days through mid1990s. While our initial data about arbacoochee came from various goverment sources, we have found mention of arbacoochee in old books and maps. Census as an unincorporated village and as the 10th beatprecinct of cleburne county see below. The area where we believe that arbacoochee might be or was located is in the central time zone cstcdt and observes daylight saving time.
Arbacoochee is an unincorporated community in cleburne county, alabama, united states. Cleburne, who served the confederacy during the civil war. Alabama was the top producer of gold in the southern appalachian states due to the yield of gold at hog mountain in 1936. Arbacoochee was named after the old creek indian village of abihkuchi, which translates to a pile at the base. Walls adds a missing chapter to alabama history with the book alabama gold. Site of gold mines, arbacoochee gold was discovered in arbacoochee in the 1830s, causing the town to grow rapidly. The population of the village made it the second largest community in the county behind the thencounty seat of edwardsville. By 1845 the population had grown to around 5,000 people, with most of the residents living in either tents or shacks. Since 1982, the 1824 house has been a museum and event space.
Minutes of the 48th annual convention, alabama division, children of the confederacy, holiday inn, florence, alabama, june 1921, 1970, by children of the confederacy alabama division multiple formats at. 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. Goldville minethe state of alabama has produced a significant amount of gold since it was first discovered in chilton county in the late 1830s. Tuscumbia, alabama in 1874, a tornado took the life of lady of the house judith winston, who was crushed beneath rubble. Arbacoochee historical is displayed on the ross mountain usgs quad topo map. This was a goldmining town that was established in the mid 1830s. Mining continued in arbacoochee until the 1930s, but the town never recovered and became a ghost town by 1990. Cleburne county was created by the legislature december 6, 1866, from the territory of benton now calhoun, randolph and talladega counties. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Other than the gold rush at arbacoochee in cleburne county in the 1830s and. Gold production in alabama encyclopedia of alabama. The alabama association, the fourth oldest baptist association in alabama, was organized in december of 1819.
Information and resources pertaining to the associations of the alabama baptist state convention. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. The clear creek placers were long famed for its rich production. Causey, resident of alabama, was a teacher in the public school system for twenty years. 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.
Anyone who is interested in visiting arbacoochee historical can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. When the gold rush began in california, arbacoochee was quickly abandoned and never regained its former glory. Wonderful pictorial of the growth of the university of alabama s tuscaloosa campus. The history of washington county, first county in alabama out of print try used books. History of coosa county alabama by george evans brewer out of print try used books pickens county, alabama. View alabama maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 67 counties in alabama. Chulafinnee is an unincorporated community in cleburne county, alabama, united states. Her research has been cited in pulitzer prizenominated books poor but proud. Arbacoochee historical is in the cities category for cleburne county in the state of alabama. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my.
Free family records for researching ancestry in alabama. Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the presentation. Walker county is located in the north central portion of the state. List of books and articles about alabama history online. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m. This discovery made alabama one of the prolific goldproducing states east of the mississippi river, with almost 80,000 ounces of gold from 1830 to 1990. Most of the residents departed when news of the california gold rush reached alabama, only a few families remained. The village did not report again on the census, although the precinct bearing its name continued to report until 1950. The arbacoochee placer was the most extraordinary gold placer deposit in alabama, covering 600 acres on top and sides of gold hill, once giving employment to 600 men. Besides these, there is a great deal of government land in the county still untaken, there being 50,000 acres. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books. When we do, well find a fact here or a snippet there.
One of the early gold districts, arbacoochee, provided employment to perhaps 600 men and by 1845 was home to about 5,000 people. Cleburne county by wayne ruple arcadia publishing books. Cleburne, who served the confederacy during the civil. A history of the souths last mother lode was published by arcadia publishing and the history press in 2016. Hard to find book, but a must if you are a faithful alumni or alabama history fan.
Arbacoochee historical topo map, cleburne county al ross. Chulafinnee is an unincorporated community in cleburne county, alabama, united states history. Chulafinnee was founded in 1835 when gold was found in the nearby creeks. According to the lineup, tuscaloosas drish house has officially been named the most haunted place in alabama. The talladega national forest covers the western half of the county and includes mount cheaha, the. Martha ann crider born in 1851 in arbacoochee, alabama.
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