Four authors provide an interdisciplinary approach representing the fields of history, geography, political science, literature, american studies, and library science. Cleburne county is located on what was once creek and cherokee indian land. Chulafinnee populated place profile cleburne county. The indian word, chulafinnee, means pine log crossing. Heard said that one of the old stores made its feed at a mill that sat on the tallapoosa. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. Arbacoochee was named after the old creek indian village of abihkuchi, which translates to a pile at the base. The following account was scanned copied by doster l.
Subject resources selected resources for alabama counties. Weve created the following list to keep track of the documents we found useful in adding to our knowledge about chulafinnee. Chulafinnee feed store follows in line with others cleburne. County road 66, chulafinnee al rehold address directory. Chapter one tuscaloosa, alabama its early days 1816 1865. Jul 19, 2018 chulafinnee is now a ghost town with a gold producing past. Weve created the following list to keep track of the documents we found useful in adding. Clinton was a local historian and taught history at tuscaloosa high school for many years. 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. Along chulafinnee creek and its tributaries, the chulafinnee placers, was gold rich gravels under 6 foot of overburden. The highest point in the state of alabama is in cleburne county. A thorough, balanced compilation, this book is the first comprehensive annotated bibliography on alabama since 1898. This book is the first comprehensive history of the state.
The striplin mines were constructed in approximately 1835 when prospecting began in. Several of its towns bear indian names, as arbacoochee, chulafinnee, and okfuski. Cleburne county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. If the book is known, use either the title or author search.
History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography add or remove collections home history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography pages 001 024. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. We have a variety of genres including, thriller fiction, romance, historical fiction, science fiction, religious fiction, history, biographymemoirs, sports, religious, true crime, classicsliterature, and a variety of others. Learn 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history with free interactive flashcards. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books.
List of books and articles about alabama history online. The first settlers came to the area in the 1820s and named the town of edwardsville as the county seat. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. It is a popular history designed for everyoneand everyone should read it as the author tells the story of the state in a warts and all fashion. Mar 12, 2020 history of the first baptist church of montgomery, alabama, with sketches of the other baptist churches of the city and county, in papers presented at the hundredth anniversary of the first baptist church celebrated in montgomery, november 29december 1, 1929. In turn, the hollis crossroads cdp is located within cleburne county. These minerals have played a key role in the development of the state, beginning with the prehistoric period, when flint, mica, clay, and other rocks and minerals were used by native americans.
Chulafinnee is near a creek of the same name, about four miles from the. When we do, well find a fact here or a snippet there. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Recommended reading for every destination on earth. 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. Church records of southeast alabama book i directory of the first baptist church of eufaula, ala. Chulafinnee was named after the nearby chulafinnee creek, which was derived from creek words chuli meaning pine and fina meaning footlog. Chulafinnee is now a ghost town with a gold producing past.
Books, both print and online, are found through the librarys online catalog. Cemeteries in chulafinnee, alabama, a find a grave. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on alabama. Chulafinnee was founded in 1835 when gold was found in the nearby creeks. Chulafinnee was originally one of several indian villages of the upper creek nation. Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. Grade 4 alabama history and geography grade 5 us history 1900 grade 6 us history 1900 grade 7 citizenship and geography grade 8 world history 1500 grade 9 world history 1500 grade 10united states history 1900 grade 11united states history 1900 grade 12 american government economics. Choose from 500 different sets of 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history flashcards on quizlet. Browse the most recent chulafinnee, alabama obituaries and condolences. Wife joyce butler rollins, chulafinnee, al father lewis braxterbarbara rollins, chulafinee, al son gregory rollins, birmingham, al. Chulafinnee lies in the central time zone cstcdt and observes daylight saving time.
Second read books carries quality used hardcover, trade paperback, and rarevintage books at fair prices. Jerry rollins obituary heflin, al dryden funeral home. Chulafinnee creek is to the north of the town of chulafinnee, while carr creek is to the south. The history of a deep south state by robert david ward. Free family records for researching ancestry in alabama. Chulafinnee feed store follows in line with others. While our initial data about chulafinnee came from various goverment sources, we have found mention of chulafinnee in old books and maps. In fact, alabamas history is so politically charged and divisive that no scholar dared touch it for 60 years. Get directions, maps, and traffic for chulafinnee, al. The following book, tuscaloosa, alabama its early days 18161865 was written by local historian matthew william clinton. The county is named for confederate general patrick cleburne, of arkansas, who was killed at the battle of franklin in 1864. The making of an american state is an exceedingly welcome and useful work.
The mines were active from 1835 until the late 1840s. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, volume 4 history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, mrs. Alabama colored marriage books ae, 1721 in alabama, county marriages. Settlement in the area remained sparse until the 1830s, when gold was discovered in the vicinity of arbacoochee and chulafinnee in the southern part of the county. For a general overview of the librarys collection on a specific topic, use keywords or phrases such as a subject or topic. Books history libguides at university of alabama huntsville. Ore crusher at ruffner mountain nature centeralabama is home to a diverse and widespread variety of minerals, with more than 190 mineral species occurring in the state. Ledgers, papers and books were discovered documenting the various seed and feed stores over the years. This was a gold mining town about 12 miles south of heflin, alabama. County road 66, chulafinnee al address records on 885001 county road 66, chulafinnee al we have 48 property listings for the 2 residents and businesses.
These books may be found at your local public or school library. Cleburne county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch. Hamilton, that bears scrutiny by alabamians and outsiders alike if the. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. 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. Guide to cleburne county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The king mine consisted of a pit of 2,500 square foot in schist laced with quartz veins and was the site of old stamp mill. Chulafinnee is an unincorporated community in cleburne county, alabama, united states history. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography.
Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my. The chulafinnee district adjoins the arbacoochee district on the south by southwest areas. Its history and geography by klein, patricia h and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Besides these, there is a great deal of government land in the county still untaken, there being 50,000 acres. Causey, resident of alabama, was a teacher in the public school system for twenty years. Chulafinnee is an unincorporated community in cleburne county, alabama, united states. I think the book accurately describes the history and evolution of the rural studio and all the. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in chulafinnee, alabama. The elevation of chulafinnee is 876 feet above mean sea level. Social studies grade 4 alabama history and geography. Class, race, and community in birmingham, alabama, 18751920 by henry m.
Jul 10, 2018 learning more about the odena, alabama area. Mckiven jr university of north carolina press, 1995. 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. See more ideas about alabama, history and sylacauga alabama. The alabama land and mineral company own about 40,000 acres of land in cleburne, which can be purchased at remarkably low figures. The obituary was featured in the anniston star on october 8, 2011.
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