History of the Confederate Flag The 'Confederate flag' waved today was never the official flag of the Confederate States of America. Rather, it was…
The information and illustrations below are excerpts from a book written in 1887 as a prospectus for future investors in Tuscaloosa. Inside of the…
MY LIFE VALLIE MAY HARRIS (BICKNER) (born 9/25/1912) 3rd daughter of Oscar Lloyd Harris and Miriam Vivalvie Atkinson (Harris) To all of my family,…
"OLD CLAY BANK CHURCH" Emmie Martin Hunt Ozark, Alabama One of the most interesting spots in Dale County is, "Old Clay Bank Church." More…
[T.S. Woodward settled was in Alabama at a very early date. In this letter to a newspaper editor in Alabama written in 1858, he…
The Marvel City Bessemer, Alabama was founded in the spring of 1887 as an important industrial center, popularly known as the "Marvel City." It…
Dr. John R. Drish House, also known simply as the Drish House, is a historic plantation house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It is considered by…
In 1844, there was a disagreement about the center of Cherokee County [see film] HUGH CARDON'S HISTORY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY ALABAMA1 Part VII In…
Founded in 1833, on a farm near Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama. The College was first opened in 1833 as a manual labor institution as a…
First Confederate Cannon was made from iron in Cherokee County, Alabama HUGH CARDON'S HISTORY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Part VIII Mr. Hugh Cardon wrote…
The Methodist Circuit Rider had a difficult life in the early days of Alabama as can be seen by the narrative below. THE METHODIST…
Education for women abounds in 1887 Tuscaloosa The information and illustrations below are excerpts from a book written in 1887 as a prospectus for…
SAYRE STREET SCHOOL Chilton College and the Sayre Street School Site The present building that originally housed Sayre Street School only dates back to…
On July 1-3, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought during the Civil War. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark of the…
Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was once state of the art The Baptist Church, the most elegant structure of its kind in Tuskaloosa, was…
We are excited to announce the second book in the ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS - Settlement: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 2) is now available in paperback…
Stafford Plaza in 2009 stands on old site of first Alabama Female Academy in Tuscaloosa, Alabama ALABAMA FEMALE INSTITUTE (First called Alabama Female Academy…
Spring moved twice The spring at Blue Springs State Park actually moved by itself to two other locations before finally settling in it's current…
Looking for a solution, should we forget the past? In light of the horrible event in South Carolina, there has been much discussion about…
During my research for my latest historical fiction novel in this series, I was excited to discover a photograph (below) of a Cottingham house…
Lt. David Moniac, a Creek Native American, was the first minority graduate of West Point Can you imagine the culture shock and difficulties this young…
Do you have someone in your family who is interested in genealogy? Give them Where Do I Start?: Hints and Tips for Beginning Genealogists with…
Called the Singing River The Cherokees who lived in the northwestern corner of Alabama called the river that flowed through their territory “Unashay” —…
(Transcribed by Donna R. Causey) SAND MOUNTAIN MELUNGEON FAMILIES A DNA PERSPECTIVE FROM WHEN SCOTLAND WAS JEWISH AND JEWS AMONG THE INDIANS by DONALD…
New Town/West End addition to Tuscaloosa in 1821 A little after this period of time, in 1821, that part of the Tuscaloosa city limits…
FIRST BOAT TRIP OVER MUSCLE SHOALS—1828 By GEORGE W. SWARTZ The Tennessee Valley is rich in history and the beautiful Tennessee River lying like…
The history of the beautiful University Club in Tuscaloosa dates back to the very beginning of the state of Alabama. Captain James H. Dearing,…
During World War II, many people moved to nearby Sylacauga to work in the defense plant. They came from all over the nation and the area was…
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What are your thoughts about the bills? This letter was emailed to me and I thought I'd share it with AP readers. While, I don't…
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![Is there a music muse in Muscle Shoals? Read this and decide for yourself [pictures & video]](https://www.alabamapioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Tennessee-river-220x165.jpg)
![First Steam Boat Trip over Muscle Shoals was in 1828 [historic letter about the trip & vintage pics]](https://www.alabamapioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dittos-landing-220x187.jpg)
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