PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY. male black London, held as the only slave of James C. Savage on page 472B. census, the white population of Clarke County had decreased almost 7% to 7,098, while the holders of the most slaves with the least amount of transcription work. The last U.S. census slave schedules were the County was listed as having 12,987 whites, about 71% more than in 1860, while the 1960 The Kanetuche Creek tract is 160 acres near Salipta, AL. who did not stay in this county? Despite this fact, farmers in the county, like those throughout Alabama, relied on cotton, along with some corn and wheat, as their primary agricultural product. For (the youth), they get a whole different perspective. ImaBR@aol.com-Gladys Armstrong. P. O. affect of any County boundary changes that may have occurred.] Clarke Co., AL was formed in Dec. 1812 from part of Washington Co., AL (Mississippi Territory). District Court Phone: 251-275-3363. Copyright 2023 HTL, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 5. Then whips were used to burst the blisters, Slaters interview reads. Due to variable Collection Title: Lewis Plantation Papers, 1857-1916. Phone: 251-275-3363. Alabama Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999 includes Clarke County (Source: Explore Ancestry for free) ($) Clarke County Court Records including all Courts & Estate, Probate & Wills (Source: USGenWeb Alabama Archives) Clarke County, Alabama, estate case files, 1810-1915 (Source: FamilySearch) Some of these former slaves may have been using the surname of their 1860 slaveholder Census data on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quests CD The town had many residences, stores, and male and female academies prior to the American Civil War, but declined rapidly in the post-war period. FORMAT. It is open from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Also known as Oden-Sanford Farm. Gaineswood is located in Demopolis and is one of the remaining examples of Greek Revival-style architecture in Alabama. There are 60 +/- Acres of Loblolly Pines and 60 +/- Acres of Longleaf Pines. NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible! It is separated from the remainder of Monroe County and north Baldwin County by the Alabama River and from Choctaw and Washington Counties by the Tombigbee River. Ball; Company K First Alabama Regiment - THREE YEARS IN THE CONFEDERATE SERVICE; . surname. My master was so cruel to his slaves that they were almost crazy at times, Russell continued. lots of duplication of plantation names. methods used by the census enumerators, interested researchers should view the source film In 1999, Southern University archivist Angela Proctor began the painstaking task of reading, scanning and transcribing 228 handwritten interviews. Winn SW named after 1st Built 1842, also known as the Oden-Bledsoe-Kelly Plantation. PLANTATION NAMES. Clarke County Alabama And Its Surroundings From 1540 to 1877 by T.H. Parkers slaves were called free negroes because they were treated so well., We have a few slaves who say they were treated well, Proctor said. supposed to be named on the 1860 slave schedule, but there were only 1,570 slaves of such age [1][2][3][4][5], A 2014 article listed numerous plantation houses that were endangered or had already been lost. Sometimes the listings of enslaved persons on large estates or plantations appear to take the form of family groupings, but in most cases enslaved individuals are listed from oldest to youngest with no evident attempt to account for family structure or units. colored population stayed about the same at 7,565. Until three years ago, Russell and 227 other former slaves accounts of their enslavement were kept safe in the archives at Louisiana's Southern University. The McGowan-Fatherree plantation was built by the McGowan brothers, originally from Georgia, and was located on the old stagecoach road. . Slaves of Joel Early Mathews, Alabama. publication of slaveholder names beginning with these largest holders will enable naming of the Clarke County also contains two private schools. Belvoir, also known as the Saffold Plantation, is a historic plantation and plantation house near Pleasant Hill, Alabama, United State Belvoir was established as a coton plantaion in 1825 by Reuben Saffold II. The house remained in the family of Sara Thomas until it was purchased by George E. Wilson in the early 1920s. The building was moved from Lot 15 Court Street to Clarke Street in the 1930s and used as a residence. census, the white population of Clarke County had decreased almost 7% to 7,098, while the One of several contiguous Vaughan family plantations. Clarke County Alabama Plantation Land for Sale Sort Advertise Here 620 Acres : $1,147,000 Tombigbee River Upper State Game Jackson : Clarke Co : Alabama National Land Realty 755 Acres : $2,680,000 Bashi Road Tract Thomasville : Clarke Co : AL Walter Tutt : Tutt Land Company 160 Acres : $248,000 Great Hunting and Timber Investment 7.5 minute quadrangle, Bolentown 49-SW named for the Bolen Lumber Company, circa 1890 (Heritage13), Brewers Store 61-SE found on a map dating from 1912, Buena Vista Landing 32-NW found on a map dating from 1912, Cades Landing 122-NW found on a map dating from 1837, Campbell NW first known as Millersville, PO established in 1886, named after a local doctor (Harris), Campbell Landing 146-NW found on a map dating from 1912, Campbells Mill 62-SE found on a map dating from 1856, Cane Creek 116-NE variant for Chance 1880-1892 (Foscue), Carlstons Saw Mill 8-NE found on a map dating from 1856, Carlton SW the original PO was called Hals Lake, Carlton PO open 1902-1966 (Foscue) (Smith), Carney Bluff 154-SW PO in operation 1878-1882, 1886-1887 (Smith), Carney Landing 95-SW found on a map dating from 1837, also known as Fort Curney, Carters Landing 75-SE found on a map dating from 1912, Castle Plantation 151-SE also known as Gilmore, Cedar Creek and, Cedar Creek Landing 64-SE found on a map dating from 1912, Cedar Creek Plantation 151-SE also known as Gilmore, Castle and, Cedar Forks 58-SE community around a church found on maps dating from 1937-1998, Center Point NW community around a church found on a map dating from 1971, Central Salt Works 106-SW also known as Salt Mountain, Chance NE called Cane Creek from 1880-1892, PO in operation 1892-1986 (Foscue) (Smith), Cherry 98-SE PO in operation 1880-1887 (Smith), Chilton NW also known as Mitcham, PO in operation 1898-1917 (Smith), Choctaw Bluff 96-SE founded in 1789, PO in operation 1868-1871, 1878-1883, 1897-1958 (Foscue) (Smith), Choctaw Corner 7-NE PO open 1849-1907, declined after being bypassed by the railroad (Smith) (Graham), Christmas Landing 143-NW found on a map dating from 1912, Clantons Landing 28-NW found on the United States Army Corps of Engineers map of 1903, Clarkes Store 166-NW found on a map dating from 1879, Clarksville NW county seat 1820-1831, PO in operation 1821-1854, 1894-1915 (Harris2) (Smith), Cobbville 45-NE PO in operation 1893-1911, name changed to Lyford PO in 1911 (Smith), Coffeeville NW settled 1808, PO established in 1817, named for General John Coffee (Foscue) (Smith), Conde 103-SE PO in operation 1886-1907 (Smith), Cowans Gin 149-NW found on the United States Army Corps of Engineers map of 1978, Coxes Woodyard Landing 20-NW currently known as Nichols Landing, Damon 26-NE PO in operation 1899-1920 (Smith), Davis Bluff PO 155-NW in operation 1890-1895 (Smith), Dead Level PO 94-NW in operation 1856-1866, 1873-1894 (Smith), Dewitts Landing 50-SE found on a United States Army Corps of Engineers map dating from 1941, Dickenson Station 136-NE variant for Dickinson, Dickinson NE Dickinson PO open 1888-1987, also known as Marianna and Gayle (Foscue) (Smith) (Heritage13), Dubose Landing 51-SW found on a United States Army Corps of Engineers map dating from 1941, East Bassetts Landing 66-SW found on a United States Army Corps of Engineers map dating from 1941, East Maher Landing 91-SW found on a United States Army Corps of Engineers map dating from 1941, Emmons Gin 117-SE found on a map dating from 1879, Eustis PO 120-NE served the Pleasant Grove community, in operation 1889-1908 (Clarke CHS) (Smith), Failetown NW PO in operation 1918-1936 (Smith), Fakit Chipunta 16-NW also known as Turkey Town, one of the last Choctaw towns east of the Tombigee (AHC2), Finley Crossing NE appears as Finley Crossroads on a 1937 map and Finley Crossing on a 1991 map, Flynn Gin Landing 135-SE found on the 1972 edition of the USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle, Forbes Plantation 151-SE also known as Gilmore, Castle and Cedar Creek Plantation, Forestdale 123-NW PO in operation 1905-1934 (Smith), Fort Curney 95-SW also known as Corney and Carney Landing, at the home of Joshiah Corney (AHC2), Fort Easley 113-NW built in 1813 to provide defense against the Indians (Harris2), Fort Glass 172-SE built during the Creek War of 1813 to 1814, Fort Guilett 111-SW built in 1862 to guard a nearby saltworks (Harris2), Fort Lavier 114-SE built in 1813 to provide defense against the Indians (Harris2), Fort Madison 59-SE built by settlers in 1813 and commanded by Sam Dale (AHC2) (Harris2), Fort Sinquefield 108-NE built to protect the settlers from the Indians, circa 1813 (Graham), Fort Stonewall 103-SE Confederate earthworks on Choctaw Bluff destroyed in 1865 (AHC2), Fort White 40-NE variant for Grove Hill circa 1813-1814, a log stockade (AHC2) (Foscue), Frenchs Landing 78-SE found on a map dating from 1837, later known as Smith Landing, Fulton NE first called Wades Station, then Behrman, Fulton PO established in 1896 (Foscue), Gainestown SE PO established in 1848, named for Indian agents George Gaines & General E.P. Youre talking about my people, Proctor said. Lemuel Lovett Alston, a Clarke County doctor, built the house 1854. searchable and highly recommended database found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . Alston opened up his medical practice in Grove Hill and it is believed that he moved the practice to the home after it was completed. PATRON - Birmingham, Alabama news and personals from May 7, 1874. Rosemary Plantation sits near the Alabama River and was built on the highest land in the river valley. film quality, handwriting interpretation questions and inconsistent counting and page numbering Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information Popular Local Resources Hotels Near Gillmore Plantation (historical) Nearby Cities Nearby Neighborhoods The Turner Corn Crib was reportedly constructed with logs from the Turner Fort that was used by white settlers during the. Scale: Original Source: University of Alabama Map Library The University of Alabama . Of the 11 Alabamians included in the collection, five were women and six were men. This houseis a Creole style cottage thats enriched with Greek Revival detailing, including eight fluted Doric columns supporting the front porch. enumerated by County in 1860 and included 393,975 named persons holding 3,950,546 unnamed Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. increases in the colored population between 1860 and 1870, so that could be where some of these related terms such as African American, black, mulatto and colored are used as in the source or at Located near Canton Bend, the Youpon Plantation Home is a Greek Revival-style home that many architectural historians consider to be among the finest antebellum homes in Alabama. should not be a difficult research task, but it is beyond the scope of this transcription. In 1867, Alston moved to Orrville, The museum is located at 116 W. Cobb Street. http://www.heritagequest.com/ . should be checked, as almost 11% of African Americans were enumerated as free in 1860, with View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Discover the past of Clarke County on historical maps. By the 1870 Freed slaves, if Albemarle Parish was established in 1738 in the part of Surry County that became Sussex County in 1753. Before presuming an African American was a slave on the 1860 census, the free census for 1860 American ancestor with one of these surnames is found on the 1870 census, then making the link It is estimated by this transcriber that in 1860, slaveholders of By the 1870 about 1 in 70 being a slaveholder. Palm Beach County soccer teams are ringing in the New Year and the pitch is sounding sweet. Died at his plantation in Clarke County, Ala. on the 25th of September, of hydrothorox [? Census data on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quests CD Estimates of the number of former slaves who Recorded by the HABS. Bowen's 1748 Map of Georgia Colony. CLARKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Built from 184550 for William S. Mudd, a native of Kentucky. This house was built for Frederick S. Blount (1806-1885) and his first wife, Emily James, daughter of a wealthy Clarke County landowner. Three years ago, the collection was made public in its entirety, offering raw testimony from the mouths of slaves. Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, clarke county, gosport, house, plantation. What information I have has been passed down for . Overview Copy of a crop lien for $50 against the crop John G. Hardin will harvest on a plantation in Elmore County, Alabama, owned by B.S. slightly lower because some large holders held slaves in more than one County and would have Casa en renta en 1171 NW 88th Way #1171 Plantation, FL - 33322, Single Family Residence T. H. Ball) ALABAMA FOOTPRINTS - Settlement:: Lost & Forgotten Stories (Volume 2) This is a timber, timber, timber tract. Collection. mailing address: The Pillars is part of the Lowndesboro Historic District. who did not stay in this county? This home is nearly 6,000 sqft and includes 12 rooms, 12 fireplaces, and very unique porches on all sides. It was laid out as a town in 1819 at the crossing of the Old Line Road and Federal Road. 11301 NW 24th St, Plantation, FL 33323 (MLS # A11322392) from Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach realtors RE/MAX Complete Solutions, specializing in Florida real estate and homes for sale. She said the library has seen international interest in the slave narratives that have also become a part of history lessons at universities. He & Drucilla are buried on their old plantation near present day West Bend. Dallas County. It was a prosperous community during the antebellum period and for many years afterwards. Carey's 1814 State Map of Georgia. Proctor said that's important to carrying the history forward. to finding that ancestor as a slave requires advanced research techniques involving all obtainable 32.69073N 87.57666W. It is still owned by descendants of this family. They migrated through NC, SC and into GA where they were prior to 1810. . There are several plantation homes in Alabama that have survived for nearly 200 years and Ive listed 10 of them below. Lynden Clarke, Jr., and Nathan . About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material Even though each plantation home is unique, the style is recognizable. Gillmore Plantation (historical) is a cultural feature (locale) in Clarke County. Constructed around 1840 as the seat of a 2,000 acre plantation, Woodlands is one of the finest of the few remaining antebellum homes in Clarke County. Several outbuildings now at, Built in stages from 1832 through the 1850s. The people in the older community saw the potential of the new town as a railroad shipping point and were among the first people to move there. The home, circa 1856, was built for the Peter Early Mathews family on roughly 2,000 acres of land planted originally in cotton. Built for Samuel Wilson Davidson, a native of North Carolina, in 1837. It is named for the nearby Choctaw Corner, which marked the border between the native Choctaw and Creek peoples prior to the Indian removal. 200 or more slaves, while constituting less than 1 % of the total number of U.S. slaveholders, or 1 This The Belle Mont Mansion, built between the years 1828-1832 for Dr. Alexander W. Mitchell, is a pre-Civil War Jeffersonian-style plantation home that's located in Tuscumbia. TRANSCRIBED FROM EARLY IMMIGRANTS to SOUTH ALABAMA (From: The Great Southeast or Clarke County and its Surroundings, pub. colored population stayed about the same at 7,565. 94000690. The 4,300 sq. Carey's 1795 State Map of Georgia from the latest Authorities. It joins the 1,920 acre Upper State Game Sanctuary, with great neighbors on the east and west, all of which amplifies the quality hunting this area is already known for. Suggsville is located at 31.58960N 87.69305Wand has an elevation of 381 feet. Hunting has always been a passion of ours, and we have hunted in this area for over 30 years. Subscribe to Alabama Plantations Tools. Built 1835, rare intact plantation complex. Gaines (Foscue), Gainestown Ferry 76-SE found on a map dating from 1912, Gilmore Plantation 151-SE also known as Castle, Cedar Creek and Forbes Plantation, Glass Redoubt 110-SE built by Zachariah Glass in 1813 (Harris2), also known as Fort Glass, Glendon 55-SE PO in operation 1894-1902, 1912-1922 (Smith), Glover NW named for local family in the early 1800s, PO open 1885-1946 (Clarke CHS) (Smith), Gosport SE PO open 1834-1857, 1869-1969, founded by Colonel Samuel Forwood (Harris) (Smith), Gosport Landing 131-SE appears on maps until 1887 Hotels Near Gillmore Plantation (historical), Get Current Demographic Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, View Boundary Maps, for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes, Locate Physical, Cultural, and Historical Features, Alabama physical, cultural and historic features. TERMINOLOGY. changed through the years and because the sizeable number of large farms must have resulted in James & Mary Ann moved to Mississippi prior to 1862. . It describes the location of the boundary that was between the Choctaw and Creek Indians in Clarke County and how it was established. Clarke County is bordered on the north by Marengo County and to the northeast by Wilcox and a small portion of Monroe County. The primary coordinates for Gillmore Plantation (historical) places it within the AL 36482 ZIP Code delivery area. Plantation names were not shown on the census. Located in Pleasant Hill, Black Thistle was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 1990. Save your favorite land listings, searches, maps, and create email notifications. . We continue to provide the deer with high protein plantings and supplemental feedings to ensure large antler growth. The front entrance door, centered in the five bay facade, is surrounded by sidelights and surmounted by a transom light, with these flanked by pilasters and crowned with a simple entablature. He was admitted to the bar in that state in 1829 and, like many of his contemporaries, migrated to the old southwest. In Alabama in 1860 there were 482 farms of 1,000 acres or more, the largest size category enumerated in the census, and another 1,359 farms of 500-999 acres. It is now remembered primarily by Thomasvilles city cemetery on its western border, called Choctaw Corner Cemetery. Constructed around 1840 as the seat of a 2,000 acre plantation, Woodlands is one of the finest of the few remaining antebellum homes in Clarke County. Then, when the railroad from Mobile to Selma came through Clarke County in 1888, less than 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Choctaw Corner, the town began to die. Learn more. Arrowsmith's 1804 State Map of Georgia. listed in the next census, in 1870, would have been reported with their full name, including I am looking for information on the family of Samuel Pegues Davidson b.1805 in North Carolina, d.1900, at Moss Hill Plantation, Clarke County, Alabama. The McGowan family became the leading family in the immediate vicinity, and their plantation was a gathering place for political, social, and religious functions. (256) 418-0098 The county is the third largest in the state, encompassing 1,238 square miles. Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. SOURCES. by 37,000, to 475,000, a 17% increase. This is a finding aid. 'Terrible' is not the word for it.. It was razed in 1939. Linking names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but it is beyond the scope of this transcription. In fact, the first courthouse was held in my ancestral great grandfather's home in . This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. . Carolina, up 31,000 (8%); Florida, up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 Several tributaries of the rivers, including Jackson, Tattilaba, Bashi, and Bassett creeks, cross the area. Built from 184550, known for its extremely elaborate interior plasterwork. Devoted to finding and developing more resources for those of us researching American . Nearby States: Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina . The name was chosen in honor of a local storekeeper, William Suggs. Where did freed Alabama slaves go if they did not stay in MLS # It was a prosperous community during the antebellum period and for many years afterwards. Mark Slater, a former slave born in Clarke County said any slaves caught. This river front recreational, timber, and hunting investment is extremely unique. Mark Slater, a former slave born in Clarke County said any slaves caught committing an offense were stripped naked and beaten with boards until they had blisters. Between 1860 and 1870, the Alabama colored population increased He married Mary Ann Martin born abt 1839 in Winterville, Al. MIGRATION OF FORMER SLAVES: According to U.S. Census data, the 1860 Clarke Dear Ms. Smith, Thank you for posting your request on History Hub! affect of any County boundary changes that may have occurred.] Wikipedia contributors, Choctaw Corner, Alabama, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Choctaw_Corner,_Alabama&oldid=838073156 (accessed January 31, 2019). It consists of gentle rolling hills, clover-filled meadows and hardwood knobs and bottoms. If Ive omitted a plantation home that you feel should definitely be included, please tell us about it in the comments below. Black Thistle Plantation Home. She developed the websites www.alabamapioneers and www.daysgoneby.me All her books can be purchased at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. 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