He had planned to write a book on the history of the southwest, but he died. Autauga county alabama historical markers the historical. Alternatively, they may have been related to the alabama indians who occupied the region in the late 1600s and most of the 18th century. State highway 14 bisects autaugaville running roughly eastwest, county road 165 runs northeast from the center of town, and county road 19 runs northwest from the center of town. One source says that the town incorporated in 1839, but another cites 1907. In approximately 1938, when the site of the state capital was being voted on, autaugaville alabama missed being the site for the capital of alabama by one vote. Autauga county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Abbott lived on autauga street, which was the first street alphabetically in autaugaville in 1935. Elsie shanks passed away on october 16, 20 at the age of 96 in autaugaville, alabama. Autauga heritage association autauga county heritage. Autaugaville je gradic u americkoj saveznoj drzavi alabama. This short article about a place or feature in the united states can be made longer.
Autaugaville restaurants and places to eat autaugaville, al. Welcome to the autaugaville, al website your source for local news, weather and more the town of autaugaville is located in autauga county in the state of alabama al. Add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection old asbury church in autaugaville, alabama. 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. This excerpt is a transcribed history of the swift creek area of autauga. William tyus chandler was a resident of autaugaville, alabama at the time of passing. Add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection main doorway of the slaton house in autaugaville, alabama. Explore the worlds largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. The obituary was featured in montgomery advertiser on february 20.
The book was republished in 1900 with an addition, annals of alabama 18191900, by thomas mcadory owen, and in 2003. Daniel mccann passed away on may 24, 2016 in autaugaville, alabama. Pickett 18101858 scholarplantertrader alabama s first historian lived on plantation nearby. It is not known for certain which ethnic group built the many towns with mounds in autauga county. He lived the life of a gentleman planter in autauga county, alabama. From traders and indians he gathered materials for his authentic history of early alabama and the southeast. He is first alphabetically in autaugaville, the first town in autauga, the first county in alabama, the. Students entering the autauga county training school in autaugaville, alabama, during a civil rights demonstration. Autauga county, alabama where the cokers and the millers had a brawl. I am new to this webite, so this is my frst time seeing your message. Find library hours, policies, new books, announcements, applkids activities and homework help. It caught my attention, because my fathers name is william tyus also. In 2018, newsouth books of montgomery published the annotated picketts history, annotated by historian james p. His history of alabama and incidentally of georgia and mississippi from the earliest period was published in 1851, with the renewed in 1878 by mrs.
However, hand and my mother moved to detroit, mi in the mid 60s, which s where i was born 1968 and raised. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through. He is first alphabetically in autaugaville, the first town in autauga, the first county in alabama, the first state in the u. Genealogy trails history group autauga county, alabama vital records births. Jun 11, 2012 he is first alphabetically in autaugaville, the first town in autauga, the first county in alabama, the first state in the u. List of books and articles about alabama history online. Serving prattville, autaugaville, billingsley, and marbury. Autaugaville, alabama simple english wikipedia, the free.
Native american history of autauga county, alabama. Autauga county was established on november 21, 1818 by an act of alabama territorial legislature one year before alabama was admitted as a state. In 1818 he bought a tract of land in autauga county in the newly separated alabama territory, and established the cedar grove plantation and. The twovolume history of alabama was published in charleston, south carolina in 1851. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in autaugaville, alabama. Autauga place the first settler in what is now autaugaville arrived around 1820 and built. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. Additional resources autauga county heritage book committee. Restaurants around autaugaville autaugaville, al aarp in your city. Home alabama maps and blueprints collection autaugaville. Main doorway of the slaton house in autaugaville, alabama. Picketts history of alabama to be rereleased this month alabama. The stamp specialist, yellow book, 1942, published by h.
A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on our history or trivia pages and discussions. Aug 26, 20 robert ripleys worldwide syndicated believe it or not. The county was named for autauga creek, which runs through it. Autaugaville white pages phone books in alabama al. Below is an excerpt of a transcription of a history of autauga county, alabama written around 1886 by shadrack mims. Why the annotated picketts history of alabama is the perfect book for the. Autauga county, alabama from history of autauga county, alabama written around 1886 by shadrack mims the first county seat of autauga county, alabama was at jacksons mill but the court only met there long enough to select a permanent seat at washington, built on the former site of atagi in the southeast corner of the county. National register of historic places listings in autauga county, alabama. Autaugaville baptist church, autaugaville, alabama. The lassiter house, also known as the treadwell house, is a historic residence in autaugaville, alabama.
Carved out of montgomery county, autauga once contained portions of presentday elmore and chilton counties. Albert james pickett was a planter and lawyer in autauga county, alabama, and is known as. Reminiscences of autauga rifles, read before the historical association, dec. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. This is what autauga county was like before 1886 according to an. It was listed on the national register of historic places on july 17, 1997. When you walk into the doors of autaugaville baptist church, you will be greeted with a warm welcome. Autaugaville al e una citaa town en autauga county, alabama, usa. The alabama room collection at the prattville library contains print.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Daniel pratt autauga county was created by an act of the alabama territorial legislature on november 21, 1818, almost one year before alabama became a state. William thompson, the first settler in what is now autaugaville arrived around 1820 and built a gristmill and sawmill on swift creek, about three miles upriver from the alabama river. Autaugaville, alabama population history 1990 2018. Autaugaville is located in southeast autauga county in the central part of the state. Autauga county was created by the legislature on 1818 nov. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. William tyus chandler was born on monday, october 25, 1943 and passed away on friday, april 03, 2020. The books cover corners are lightly bumped and the book smells slightly musty. Albert james picketts twovolume history of alabama, and incidentally of georgia. Way back when the baptist cause was young in the south, there was built a church on davis hill in the town of vernon that was the beginning of the autaugaville baptist church.
Autaugaville, al located in autauga county including places near autaugaville, info on demographics, government, history, travel, tourism, attractions. Autaugaville real estate autaugaville al homes for sale. Over the school year, we teach students library and research skills, and share wonderful books. David byrd passed away on october 3, 2019 at the age of 58 in autaugaville, al, alabama. The house was built in 1825 in the vernacular ihouse style. Zillow has 21 homes for sale in autaugaville al matching. Autauga county use the menu to the right to browse our collection of outofprint editions of u. Autaugaville, al weather conditions weather underground. And incidentally of georgia and mississippi from the earliest period by albert james pickett. Autaugaville, alabama is the 10,975th largest city in the united states as of 2018. Autaugaprattville public library website, prattville, alabama. It has been transcribed exactly as written with misspelled words etc and includes names and descriptions of many early settlers. The five cent of 1847 double transfers, by stanley ashbrook, prisioner of war and flag of truce covers, by lawrence shenfield, supplement to independent mail routes of the united states, by harry m.
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. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. They will also be uploaded to this site each sunday afternoon on the sermons page. The book was republished in 1900 with an addition, annals of alabama 18191900, by thomas mcadory owen, and in. Currently closed for the season until the next crop blooms. View upcoming events, information about library services and programs, and more. In addition, also explore other learning tips, lessons, and. The autauga county heritage association is a group of people who share a common interest in the history of autauga county, who strive to create historical interest and educate the community about the benefits of preservation and the significance of our own heritage. To keep autaugaville, alabama citizens up to date on local events and news in the community.
Cooking can be as enjoyable as eating at a restaurant. Autauga county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. As established, the county included presentday autauga county, as well as elmore county and chilton county. Click on the photographs link under the history link to see pictures of the church from 1853 until the present time historical highlights of the autaugaville baptist church 18532007. Alabama history books are fraught with the names of famous. On wednesday,a group from alabama state university placed a wreath at the exact spot where the historic 1965 selma to montgomery march held its successful conclusion, when the marchers reached the alabama state capitol and where dr. Students entering the autauga county training school in. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions.
Please click on notices page for current church notices and communications. Funeral home services for jim are being provided by phillipsriley funeral home. Autaugaville autaugaville, alabama alabama historical. Native american history of autauga county, alabama access. Noted blues musician george wild child butler was born in autaugaville. Our goal is to develop the skills needed to encourage a lifelong love of reading and self reliant learners. Funeral home services for elsie are being provided by ridoutsbrownservice prattville chapel.
Autaugaville area historical tornado activity is slightly below alabama state average. The sunflower field is located at 3301 alabama highway 14 west in autaugaville. Search individuals in the geneanet genealogy library. Albert james pickett born anson county, north carolina, august, 1810 died montgomery, alabama, october 28, 1858 was a planter and lawyer in autauga county, alabama, and is known as alabama s first historian. Autauga county, alabama where the cokers and the millers. Free genealogy alabama native american history of autauga county, alabama. Autaugaville is located in the county of autauga in the state of alabama al. Autaugaville united methodist church home facebook. Please keep in mind that map coverage varies and may not be complete for all counties. History autauga placethe first settler in what is now autaugaville arrived around 1820 and built a gristmill and sawmill on swift creek, about three miles upriver from the alabama river.
Autaugaville, al local news news break autaugaville, al. This first edition hardcover book on autauga county, alabama by the autauga county heritage book committee is in good condition. Guide to autauga county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. One possibility is that a branch of the choctaws lived there, since a swamp in the western part of the county had a choctaw name, conchapita. The autauga genealogical society donates books, maintains the family history files and is. It is also listed on the alabama register of landmarks and heritage see also. Autaugaville united methodist church, autaugaville, alabama. Robert ripleys worldwide syndicated believe it or not. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. Funeral home services for david are being provided by ridoutsbrownservice prattville chapel. Autaugaville, alabamas history, trivia, facts and more.
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