They are part of the selma chalk formations which were deposited at about the same time as englands famous white cliffs of dover. The majority of the officers served as either major generals or brigadier generals in the confederate forces. Home alabama photographs and pictures collection gorgas memorial bridge over the tombigbee river at epes, alabama. Patron sick list, mule falling on man, and a murder in the april 11, 1907 at epes, alabama transcribed excerpts from the sumter enterprise, epes, sumter county, alabama, april 11, 1907 mrs.
Epes is located in eastcentral sumter county in the westcentral part of the state. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. It is about 500 yards south of old us hwy 11 just across the railroad tracks. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through. Sumter county alabama ancestry research free resource. Welcome to your free, online resource on alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. Sometime before 1820, the family moved to montpelier now known as blacksher, baldwin county, alabama, where they appear in the 1820 alabama census with 30 slaves.
Epes white pages phone books in alabama al whitepages. A thorough, balanced compilation, this book is the first comprehensive annotated bibliography on alabama since 1898. The cliffs at epes are stunning in their own way as illustrated by the pictures that are provided. Hope this gets to you after these 8 years since your query. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Quite a crowd gathered on the streets in epes saturday evening to see the. 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. The next month some 500 white and halfbreed settlers, fearing a creek uprising, took shelter in the stockade, which came to be known as fort mims. Bridges has read and digested scores of books and articles on alabama historyindeed, he helped to create a. This collection contains one hundred ninetytwo cartesdevisite photographs of officers who served in the confederate army. Baldwin county is located on the mississippi delta, north of what is now mobile, alabama. White cliffs of epes, alabama white cliffs of dover. Sumter county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Gorgas memorial bridge over the tombigbee river at epes, alabama.
The obituary was featured in tuscaloosa news on january 8, 2020. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest alabama which includes a large portion of alabamas black belt area. Best places to live in epes, alabama october, may and april are the most pleasant months in epes, while july and august are the least comfortable months. Alabama books 1833 state census for barbour county, alabama. Browse the most recent epes, alabama obituaries and condolences. Epes is a town in sumter county, alabama, united states. In july 18 samuel mims, a settler in alabama, built a stockade around his farm, on the eastern bank of lake tensaw. The white cliffs of epes are chalk formations along the tombigbee river. Patron sick list, mule falling on man, and a murder in the april 11, 1907 at epes, alabama. Four authors provide an interdisciplinary approach representing the fields of history, geography, political science, literature, american studies, and library science. They, one white and one black, asked for stamps, but as opal. Former alabama slaves tell their tales in university archives. Political science the learner will be able to recall the importance of a political document, identify responsibilities of local governments, analyze rights and responsibilities of citizenship, recall a function of the judicial system, recognize the branches of the u.
A2z computing services and make no warranties as to the accuracy of any information posted on our history or trivia pages and discussions. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, volume 1. Alabama groups oppose envivas epes facility dogwood. Enviva expects the proposed wood pellet production plant in epes to. This book is the first comprehensive history of the state written since moores history of alabama of 1934. Poetry by minnie bruce pratt, the american revolution. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Books, both print and online, are found through the librarys online catalog.
Miss lougenia madison is on the sick list this week. This is a list of plantations andor plantation houses in the u. October 30, 1987, was supposed to be a normal day for postmaster opal johnson who worked in the small town of epes, alabama. For a general overview of the librarys collection on a specific topic, use keywords or phrases such as a subject or topic. White cliffs at epes deposited about the same time as the. Sumter county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
These white cliffs are located on the tombigbee river at epes, al. 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. Gorgas memorial bridge over the tombigbee river at epes. Find your books official university of alabama course materials add courses to list. Are you sure you want to flag epes police department as incorrect. Patron some old baseball pictures from the past alabama. The making of an american state is an exceedingly welcome and useful work. The voice of sumter livingston, 1836 march 15 1840 june 27. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. The county is located in the westcentral part of the state, bordering the state of mississippi to the west and the tombigbee river to the east. White cliffs at epes deposited about the same time as the white cliffs of dover ruralswalabama. According to the 1823 alabama senate journal, lud harris was appointed slave agent, charged with safe keeping and prompt delivery of the slaves to the order of the court. Guide to sumter county, alabama ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. 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.
Epesarea historical tornado activity is slightly below alabama state average. Alabama photographs and pictures collection add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection gorgas memorial bridge over the tombigbee river at epes, alabama. Funeral home services for edna are being provided by gandy funeral home. Epes je gradic u americkoj saveznoj drzavi alabama. Many places in alabama have revolutionary historical. American historical society, 1927, by albert burton moore page images at hathitrust history of alabama, and incidentally of georgia and mississippi, from the earliest period c1851, by albert. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in epes, alabama. Virginia battery company d, 12th louisiana battalion artillery, captain w. Chalk deposits in sumter county encyclopedia of alabama. Bridges conveys the magisterial sweep of alabamas rich, difficult, and remarkable history with.
The hennegan cemetery is located about 3 miles southwest of epes, sumter county, alabama on the old hennegan plantation originally owned by captain charles hennegan csa. Batre of mobile being the founder and for sixteen years president. Epes area historical tornado activity is slightly below alabama state average. At the 2010 census the population was 192, down from 206 in 2000.
History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography, volume 1 thomas mcadory owen, marie bankhead owen s. He was a member of jones creek baptist church in epes, alabama. In 1822, lud was elected an alabama state senator for a year, representing baldwin county. Patron sick list, mule falling on man, and a murder in the april 11. This map should be in elementary school history books. Daniel beasley, the leader of a group of militiamen stationed there, regarded the settlers fears as unfounded and refused to. Learn 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history with free interactive flashcards. Join facebook to connect with mike epes and others you may know. Learn alabama history with these 64 childrens books. This book is the first comprehensive history of the state. Clanton, ala heritage publishing consultants, 2005.
Books history libguides at university of alabama huntsville. Marker for fort tombeckbe on the banks of the tombigbee river at epes, alabama. Daniel beasley, the leader of a group of militiamen stationed there, regarded the settlers fears as unfounded. Jul 31, 2017 former alabama slaves tell their tales in university archives. Choose from 500 different sets of 4th grade chapter 4 alabama history flashcards on quizlet. In fact, alabamas history is so politically charged and divisive that no scholar dared touch it for 60 years. Apr 09, 2020 find local epes al aarp programs and information. A thorough, accessible, and heavily illustrated history of alabama alabama. However, it all changed when at around 11am, two unidentified men entered the post office. Shop course materials university of alabama supply store. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest alabama which includes a large portion of alabama s black belt area. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
The alabama society colonial dames was incorporated february 22, 1898, mrs. Alabama legislative acts, journals, and constitutions. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on alabama. Here, presented for the first time ever in a single, magnificently illustrated volume, edwin c. Part or all of this report is presented in portable document format pdf. They built and settled at fort tombecbee, near the modernday town of epes.
If the book is known, use either the title or author search. Enviva partners, which is planning a facility for the port of epes industrial park, received approval from alabama department. Chalk deposits, epes the town of epes is located on jones bluff, former site of fort. List of books and articles about alabama history online. Young of anniston, alabama, but nothing further is known about him.
History chalk deposits, epesthe town of epes is located on jones bluff, former site of fort tombecbe, constructed by the french along the tombigbee river in 1735. Epes is located near jones bluff, overlooking the tombigbee river. This is not in the strictest terms a scholarly book. National park service founders and frontiersmen other. Elberta, alabama, 10 weird and unusual things to see and do in alabama. They are part of the selma chalk formations which were deposited at about. Looking for alaska, fried green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, to kill a mockingbird, invisible man, the story of my.
This site offers articles on alabamas famous people, historic events, sports, art, literature, industry, government, plant and animal life, agriculture, recreation, and so much. Epes, alabama news newspapers books scholar jstor december. Enviva receives approval to construct wood pellet facility in. The land was transferred to the united states by the treaty of fort st. Initially called epes station, it was incorporated as epes in 1899. Additional resources sumter county heritage book committee. Donna found time to focus on her lifetime passion for historical writing.
Simply repeat the above steps to add as many classes as you need. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. Click the get your books button to see a full list of all your books for each selected class. Alabama groups oppose envivas epes facility written by emily zucchino, october 29th, 2019 the alabama department of environmental management adem has issued a draft permit for enviva to construct an enormous new wood pellet plant in epes, alabama. The making of an american state is itself a watershed event in the long and storied history of the state of alabama. Social studies grade 4 alabama history and geography. Epes, alabama is the 14,976th largest city in the united states as of 2018. For best results viewing and printing pdf documents, it is recommended that you download the documents to your computer and open them with adobe reader. The interviews with former slaves were conducted after the end of the civil war in 1865.
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