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Marker in memory of Sarah Jemison
This marker is located in the Jemison Cemetery in Northport.
It reads:
In memory of Sarah Jemison erected by her children. Her many amiable virtues endeared her to all who know her. She was courteous and frank to her friends, obedient and true…
It reads:
In memory of Sarah Jemison erected by her children. Her many amiable virtues endeared her to all who know her. She was courteous and frank to her friends, obedient and true…
Marker in memory of William Jemison
The gravestone in memory of William Jemison is located in the Jemison Cemetery in Northport.
It reads:
In memory of William Jemison, erected by his children for whom rather than for himself he lived. His mental and moral qualities were strongly…
It reads:
In memory of William Jemison, erected by his children for whom rather than for himself he lived. His mental and moral qualities were strongly…
Gravestone for Minerva D. Betts, Jemison Cemetery
The gravestone for Minerva D. Betts is in the Jemison Cemetery in Northport. It reads: Minerva D, wife of W.S. Betts, Born August 31, 1838, Died July 5, 1886.
Additional information can be found at www.findagrave.com
Additional information can be found at www.findagrave.com
1882 King Bowstring Bridge
A photo of the 1882 King Bowstring Bridge reassembled and located in the Van de Graaff Park, 3231 Robert Cardinal Road, Northport.The original bridge which connected Northport and Tuscaloosa over the Black Warrior River was built starting in December…
Rosenwald School, Pickensville, AL
The plaque for the historic Rosenwald School stands in front of the school building at 120 Jim Locke Road in Pickensville, Ala.
The plaque reads:
The school was erected in 1925 and sits on three acres donated by two community citizens, Nunnie…
The plaque reads:
The school was erected in 1925 and sits on three acres donated by two community citizens, Nunnie…
Old Bethany Cemetery, Vienna, Alabama
Photographs of the historic marker at the cemetery as well as some grave markers. The Old Bethany Cemetery is located south of Aliceville in Pickens County in the area known as Vienna. It is next to the Old Bethany Primitive Baptist Church which is…
Tombstone of Victims of the Sinking of the Mary Frances
The tombstone in Dunn's Creek Cemetery No. 2, Dunn's Creek Road, Echola, AL, is the memorial for Emma Springer McGee and her daughter, Lera Mae McGee. The tombstone of Ruth V. Tucker of Coker who also died in the tragedy is shown, as well. Both died…
Miller-Harrison-Laseter House, 1601 Alaca Place
This 2-story house is in the shape of a cross with 3 entrances and 3 porches. Originally the house was facing west with an avenue of Oak trees leading to it from Queen City Avenue. The house was probably built by William Miller in the late 1850's.…
Oaklane School, Gordo, AL
Oaklane School, 785 1st Avenue, NW, Gordo, AL, was a school for Black students from first grade through 12th grade. The school closed in 1970 when total integration was achieved in Pickens County schools. Partial integration began in 1968 when some…
William Dollar, d. 1862
A monument for Captain William Dollar, said to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War (undocumented) stands in the cemetery of Fellowship Baptist Church on Gordo-Reform Road. It Is said that the monument stands on land where Dollar had his…