Patron Past StoriesPATRON – UPDATED WITH PODCAST Once named Woodstock – this city was one of first in Alabama to try electricity October 4, 2022 October 3, 2022by Donna R Causey To view this content, you must be a member of Alabama Pioneers Patrons's Patreon at $2 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content. Tags: 1880's1890'sAlabama historyCALHOUN COUNTYGENEALOGY
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People and news transcribed from the April 2, 1874 edition of The Birmingham Iron Age newspaper June 13, 2025
One name left out of the early settlers was Teague. My 3rd great grandfather settled in the area in the late 1820’s. His name was James Jefferson Teague. He owned the land where the Anniston Public Library is now.
I wish I loved history back in school like I do now. Our past and the people in it are very interesting to read about.
My Mom said the same thing about me. She was shocked I became the family historian. B|