The lowndesboro historic district is a historic district in lowndesboro. Find local lowndesboro al aarp programs and information. Find a list of dmv office locations in lowndesboro, alabama. Browse the most recent lowndesboro, alabama obituaries and condolences. Lowndes county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Jamess sons, robert, john, and james went to bibb county, alabama soon after 1819. Once the center of agricultural prosperity in alabama, the rich soil of the black belt still features beautiful homes that stand as a testimony to the regions proud heritage. Lowndesboro, which had its beginnings before alabama became a state, is a small residential community located off us highway 80. At the 2010 census the population was 115, down from 140 in 2000.
Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. I went down the research rabbit hole and found some interesting information about this little town. Her lovely character, gentle and cultured manner lives today in the memories of some surviving pupils. Lowndesboro is a town in lowndes county, alabama, united states. In 1832, the residents changed the name to lowndesboro in honor of u. In the flourishing years of the 1850s his niece, mrs. The history of lowndesboro, alabama by madison gray on prezi. Alabama historical association join us for the alabama historical associations annual pilgrimage on saturday, october 10, 2009 in lowndesboro, alabama. Alabamas civil rights trail tells of alabamas great civil rights events.
Join author jennifer hale as she explores the history of seventeen of the. In 1832 the residents changed the name to lowndesboro in honor of u. 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. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m. The alabama catalog historic american buildings survey.
Post office box 157, hayneville, alabama, 360400157. The construction of this greek revivalstyle church lasted for 15 years, beginning in 1835 and ending in 1850. There was a brief skirmish here between forrests troops and wilsons raiders, april 10, 1865. Lowndesboro is located in northern lowndes county in southcentral alabama, roughly 15 miles west of montgomery. Lowndes county is to be one in a series that is being done for all counties in alabama. In addition to being one of the oldest structures in the town, it is notable for its steeple, which is capped by the original dome from alabama s first capital in cahawba. In 1887, a group of local educators and prominent citizens of troy joined to acquire a state normal school teacher training school for troy. Architectural styles include the gothic revival, greek revival. As far as is known, the documents were written by u. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. Government employees are not eligible for protection in the united states, although they may be under in some. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in lowndesboro. In 1868, tyler helped organize the alabama colored baptist church convention, serving as its president for ten years.
Lowndesboro, alabama historic sites and points of interest. Architectural history archictural history schools did you know lowndes academy was first built as two separate. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the. He was taken to alabama by his owner in 1854 and after the civil war 1867, tyler established a baptist church in lowndesboro, alabama. Quarterly publication lowndes county historical and genealogical society v. Lowndes county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch. Lowndesboro settled before 1820 by planters from south carolina and virigina.
Ancestry of powell, gilchrist, woolf and davidson families in. Lowndesboro historic district lowndesboro, alabama. Lowndesboro area historical tornado activity is slightly below alabama state average. However, despite its population of only about 140 souls, its packed with charm, a colorful history and lots of examples of southern architecture dating from the 1800s. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in alabama for current fees and application process.
Tyson house, lowndesboro, lowndes county, alabama library. From the time of its founding in 1830 until the civil war, lowndesboros economy centered around cotton cultivation and trade. Mary davidson, was among the brilliant array of teachers on the faculty of the lowndesboro female institute. Join author jennifer hale as she explores the history of seventeen of the finest plantation homes in alabama s black belt. Although initially incorporated in 1856 by an act of the state legislature, it lapsed and was not reincorporated until 1962. Robert steil came to charleston, south carolina in 1768. Home alabama photographs and pictures collection mccartyrobinsome home in lowndesboro, alabama. Browse mls listings in lowndesboro and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. With the cessation of the creek indian war 1814, anglosaxon pioneers from virginia, georgia, and the carolinas poured into the newly opened territory to seek their fame. Lowndesboro je gradic u americkoj saveznoj drzavi alabama. Congressman william lowndes, the son of rawlins lowndes, an early south carolina governor with its proximity to the alabama river, the community had grown into a prosperous town by the 1830s.
Lowndesboro historic district, lowndesboro, alabama. Wiley, a powerful state senator who was born in troy, troy won the education prize over lowndesboro, alabama, which had also wanted the school. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Side 1 lowndesboro, alabama lowndesboro developed from a small community of early settlers to a thriving township in the 1830s. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia. Lowndesboro alabama wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Lowndes county vital records can be found at the alabama department of public health which has birth and death records from 1908, marriages from 1936 and divorce records from 1950. Lowndesboro first baptist church 112 n broad st 36752 lowndesboro alabama. He learned to read and write and became a preacher himself while still in slavery.
Home alabama photographs and pictures collection st. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. Alabama history and genealogy books alabama footprints exploration. They were all small, but lowndesboro, alabama is really tiny. The lowndesboro heritage society has published a book called lowndesboro s picturesque legacies. The library of congress is not aware of any in the documents in this collection.
With roots dating back to 1814, the community has one of the finest collections of historical homes and antebellum structures in alabama. History in the family and out is a hobby with miss powell and as a small girl instead of wanting. First called mcgills hill, it was incorporated, 1832, as lowndesboro in honor of william lowndes. Lowndesboro, alabama interviewed by marie reese march 20, 1939. Lowndesboro, which had its beginnings before alabama became a state, is a small residential community located off us highway 80, in lowndes county, alabama. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions. The mccants family history 1 david mccants born in scotland, died in 1759 in williamsburgh, south carolina. Alabama lowndes county lowndesboro historic district. Town of lowndesboro a nationally designated historical district 31920 important message from the mayor president trump has declared a national state of emergency based on the impact of covid19 becoming a pandemic event and governor ivey has also declared a state of emergency as relates to covid19 in the state of alabama. The true story of the first mardi gras in america and where it took place. The lowndesboro historic district is a historic district in lowndesboro, alabama, united states. It was placed on the national register of historic places on december 12, 1973. It is part of the montgomery metropolitan statistical area.
Carnegie survey of the architecture of the south, library of congress, prints and photographs division. The district covers 1,800 acres 730 ha, spread over the entire town, and contains 20 contributing properties, including meadowlawn plantation. History museum and the birthplace of the black panther party in lowndes county. Where can find lowndes county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The christian methodist episcopal church in lowndesboro is a historic house of worship that was built around 1830 as a methodist church. Funeral home services for wendla are being provided by bell funeral home.
Alabama biographical dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety andor died in the state of alabama. In addition to being one of the oldest structures in the town, it is notable for its steeple, which is capped by the original dome from alabamas first capital in cahawba. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. We are very fortunate to be a part of lowndesboros history and future. See more ideas about alabama, history and sweet home alabama. From the time of its founding in 1830 until the civil war, lowndesboro s economy centered around cotton cultivation and trade. Guide to lowndes county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history. Lowndesboro localizase a aproximadamente 123 3 m acima do nivel do mar. Lowndesboro is now best known for its many historic antebellum structures. The lowndesboro heritage society has published a book called lowndesboros picturesque legacies.
After burning twice in its 186year history, the elegant dicksonia mansion is more famous in its ruinous state than it ever was as a family home. Descendants lived in alabama, louisiana, mississippi, oklahoma, texas, and elsewhere. It is a most interesting book with pictures and stories about the people, homes, and churches in lowndesboro history. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Get directions, maps, and traffic for lowndesboro, al. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in alabama for.
The history of lowndesboro, alabama lowndesboro, alabama is rich in many kinds of history. Winner of the 2010 clinton jackson coley award for the best book on local history from the alabama historical association early in 1966, african americans in. A bit of the history of lowndesboro is told as are histories of some of her notable citizens. The obituary was featured in montgomery advertiser on. Ancestry of powell, gilchrist, woolf and davidson families. Lowndesboro is now best known for its many historic antebellum. After the civil war, the cotton trade ebbed and the population declined. Wendla pringle passed away at the age of 53 in lowndesboro, alabama. Kimbrough contributor names reese, marie interviewer.
Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in lowndesboro, alabama. Lowndesboro, al real estate lowndesboro homes for sale. The cathedral basilica of the immaculate conception is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in alabama. List of books and articles about alabama history online. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. 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. Originally known as mcgills hill, the community began attracting settlers following the conclusion of the creek war. See all parts of this story alabama history and genealogy books. Lowndesboro, alabama, is a beautifully preserved antebellum community located just 30 minutes west of montgomery.
Lowndesboro first baptist church lowndesboro alabama. A historical marker located in lowndesboro in lowndes county, alabama. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. Lowndesboroarea historical tornado activity is slightly below alabama state average. Lowndesboro landmarks foundation, lowndesboro, alabama. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my. Lowndesboro, alabama alabama historical markers on.
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