Back when trains were the popular way to travel, train robberies occurred frequently. This one took place in Birmingham on February 19, 1914, and…
On February 17, 1864, the Confederate submarine Hunley sunk the Union ship, Housatonic in the harbor of Charleston. A survivor, W. A. Alexander, of…
This well-written news article from 1920, tells of a time when railroad travel was flourishing, but it also paints a beautiful picture of life…
Alabama Power Company's Warrior Reserve Steam in Walker County began operations in 1917 on the Warrior River. Later, it was named Gorgas in honor…
MONTEVALLO Transcribed from The Shelby Guide, Columbiana, Alabama May 4, 1868 We paid a visit to this flourishing town last Saturday. It is situated…
There were many orphans in Alabama after the War Between the States and this is one of the Homes set up to provide them…
Interesting news article from the Daily State Sentinel (Montgomery, Alabama) April 13, 1868 The oldest woman in Alabama is Mrs. Sallie Samson, living in…
From the Florence Times September 1, 1905 – Salvation Army opened a shelter A Very Creditable Institution Is To Be Opened In Florence…
(From The Evening Post, New York, New York, August 21, 1817) Much valuable information to emigrants and others, is contained in the following letter…
(From The Evening Post New York, New York August 21, 1817) Much valuable information to emigrants and others, is contained in the following letter…
(From The Evening Post (New York, New York) August 21, 1817) Much valuable information to emigrants and others, is contained in the following letter…
(Transcribed From The Evening Post New York, New York-August 21, 1817) Much valuable information to emigrants and others, is contained in the following letter…
From Birmingham Iron Age, Birmingham, Alabama May 14, 1874 Duval and Roberts Editors WHY SHAD APPEARED IN ALABAMA RIVERS Mr. William Gesner, of Birmingham,…
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FEATURED BOOK - Searching for Nannie B: Connecting Three Generations of Southern Women by Nancy Owen Nelson How would you be affected if your…
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ARRESTED A Probate Judge Arrested Under Requisition from the Governor of Texas, Charged with Stealing a Horse1 (From the Troy Enquirer 1880) Yesterday Mr.…
I started something new specifically for those interested in family research and genealogy in Alabama. Collected genealogy information As I conducted research for interesting…
From the Montgomery Mail, Nov. 24, 1858. LETTER FROM J. K. KLINCK, OF TENNESSEE. Eds. Mail: Having lately read some sketches of the Creek…
SECOND APPEAL FOR TOYS MADE BY FIRE CHIEF Contributions Will Be Given To Poor Families During Christmas Season With Christmas Eve but a month…
On November 8, 1922, the United States War Department redesignated their aviation repair depot in Montgomery, Alabama in honor of Atmore, Alabama native, Second…
President James Abram Garfield was assassinated on July 2, 1881. He lingered for eleven weeks and died on September 19, 1881 at Long Branch,…
Public Spirit – This transcription of an editorial from the Birmingham Iron Age of September 15, 1881 could have been written today. The city…
Throw Back Thursday – News from the Lauderdale County, Alabama Florence Times Daily September 3, 1909 A Great Discovery The new has come that…
On March 24, 1937 the old Jefferson County Courthouse was being torn down. The original cornerstone was removed and a mechanic used an acetelyne…
Did you know that Alabama created the first state department of archives and history in the United States? It was founded in 1901 and…
From Tuscaloosa News, Aug 2, 1937 Three Men Arrested In Bangor Cave raid Birmingham, August 2- (AP) Three men arrested after a raid on…
"SCRAPS" RELATING TO THE EARLY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY By Thomas Smith Malone Excerpt of a transcription from The Athens Post, May 16, 1867.…
"SCRAPS" RELATING TO THE EARLY HISTORY OF LIMESTONE COUNTY By Thomas Smith Malone Excerpt of transcription from The Athens Post, May 9, 1867 Page…
