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