Russellville public library director ashley cummins left is organizing several library events in conjunction with the alabama bicentennial, like. Franklin county, al land for sale 91 listings land and. Early settlers made their way into the region first along the connecticut river. Compiled by the franklin county heritage book committee. The franklin county archive, located in russellville, al, is a collection of valuable documents that includes records on organizations, governments, and businesses in the franklin county area. Archival records include reports, manuscripts, minutes, correspondence, and other documents related to past events. The franklin county library will be closed to the public until further notice. Franklin county courthouse encyclopedia of alabama. The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabamas geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Everyday discount prices and great customer service.
Franklin county, massachusetts genealogy genealogy. Family books available in the research library at the. You will find our history, a directory of government offices, and links to a number of websites that might be helpful to you. Historical book highlights tennessee valley area franklin county. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and stawamba counties in mississippi.
Alabama department of archives and history, 1867 voter. Published by the tennessee valley genealogical society, p. Russellville is the county seat of franklin county, established in 1820. Franklin county alabama is located in northwest alabama between birmingham, memphis and nashville.
For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section alabama local histories. Franklin county is the 43rd largest county 646 square miles in alabama. We welcome your submissions of information relating to franklin county, alabama. Registration books for montgomery county are missing. An accurate map of the state of alabama and west florida sheet 4. Franklin county, alabama genealogy, books, cds, maps. Colbert county was originally established on february 6, 1867 after it split from franklin county over political issues after the american civil war. Ohio history central history of franklin county 1858 source. The heritage of franklin county, alabama heritage of alabama. History of franklin county pennsylvania, illustrated 1887. Data for montgomery county was derived from a typed list. Alabamaatlas alabama franklin county, alabama people quickfactsfranklin countyalabama population, 2005 estimate 30,7374,557,808 population, percent change, april 1. Welcome to our franklin county family history research page.
The photos shown for former sheriffs of franklin county are currently the only ones we have available. History of franklin county pennsylvania, illustrated 1887 containing a history of the county, its townships, towns, villages, schools, churches, industries, etc portraits of early settlers and prominent men. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Mobile, baldwin, clarke, monroe, choctaw, washington, conecuh. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state, and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and itawamba counties. The county seat remained in belgreen until 4 dec 1890 when. Interactive map of alabama county formation history 17991980 animated maps illustrating alabama county boundary changes. Welcome to your free, online resource on alabama history, culture, geography, and natural environment. History of franklin county a collection of reminiscences of the early settlement of the county source. This collection contains a sampling of maps and blueprints from the extensive holdings at the alabama department of archives and history. Franklin county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Dismals canyon in phil campbell, franklin county, alabama holds much history as have you seen the glowworms at dismals canyon in phil campbell, alabama. A pictorial history of franklin county, alabama stanley allison, stanley allison on. At the june 17, 2019 meeting, the franklin county board of commissioners approved an agreement with open broadband llc to support the deployment of broadband internet service into the unserved and underserved areas of franklin county. The county perpetuates the memory of benjamin franklin, the great american philosopher. Franklin county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Data for montgomery county was derived from a typed list found on microfilm created in the 1950s. The franklin county courthouse is located in russellville, alabama. Franklin county alabama genealogy and history presented. It was abolished eight months later by an alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on february 24. Information from the alabama department of archives and history franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 1818 feb. The internet archive has some digitized county histories and other items.
Tom franklin goodreads author shelved 1 time as alabamahistory. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another. Old town franklin at franklin, al in monroe county. It was a crossroads for migrations from eastern massachusetts, rhode island, and connecticut, and the gateway to vermont and new. Internet archive history of franklin county 1858 source. Franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 1818 feb. Roster and roll of franklin men from colonies to states heroes from franklin county. Hundreds of surnames, indexed by first and last names and story titles. At that time there were only two towns, russellville and big springs, now known as tuscumbia. The current courthouse there was built in 1955 out of alabama limestone in the art deco style. Franklin county, alabama genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Franklin county originally had more than 1200 square miles. When traveling highway 41 between monroeville and camden, you will pass a very picturesque scene at franklin that includes several nicely restored buildings all neatly located within white picket fences. Texas is named after a pioneer of shelby county, alabama.
Peggy teel shelved 2 times as alabamahistory avg rating 2. The register of deeds office serves as the custodian for documents related to real estate located in franklin county, which date back to 1776. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your franklin county ancestors. Lafayette letters lafayette arrives in alabama john banks reports progress. This book is fabulous for anyone who wants to know more about the early history of franklin county, this is the book for you. This is just a list that has been compiled or submitted. Please keep in mind that map coverage varies and may not be complete for all counties. Several counties were not yet established at the time of the 1867 voter registration. List of books and articles about alabama history online. History of franklin county alabama genealogy trails. General usa family history books at familysearch includes more than 150,000 digitized histories of families, county and local histories.
Franklin county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. The heritage of franklin county, alabama heritage of. Usa 1,012,695 alabama 21,657 franklin county 289 franklin county records by type. Must visit sites to visit in franklin county, alabama. Jun 08, 2017 they are perfect for the history buff or nature lover as well. Colbert county, alabama was named for two chickasaw indian chiefs. Internet archive a centennial biographical history of the city of columbus and franklin county, ohio 1901 source. These buildings include the old franklin school house, dr. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. History of pennsylvania, statistical and miscellaneous matter, etc. The county seat was originally located at russellville, named after william russell, an early settler and chief scout for gen.
Alabama photographs and pictures collection add or remove collections home alabama photographs and pictures collection lagrange military academy in franklin county, alabama. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Franklin county was long settled by the time it was set off as its own county in 1811. There is no voter registration book available for clarke county the original 1867 voter registration books for montgomery county are missing. Old historical city, county and state maps of alabama.
History of the sheriffs office franklin county al sheriff. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state, and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by. Search usa indiana franklin county franklin county. Online county histories, biographies and indexes usa a genealogy guide. Alabama maps franklin county university of alabama. Its history as a county antedates the history of the state, it having been organized in 1818, by the first territorial legislature. Franklin county was established on february 6, 1818. The maps span 300 years, documenting not only alabama s geographic past, but also that of the region, nation, and continent. Franklin county historical society tennessee library for accessible books and media. Only the second history of franklin county, va ever researched and published.
Brandi smith davis, franklin county register of deeds serving as registrar since 2011 and franklin county since 2001. Search usa pennsylvania franklin county franklin county. Popular alabama history books showing 148 of 48 know alabama paperback by. Internet archive centennial history of columbus and franklin county, ohio volume 1, 1909 source. Franklin 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. Franklin county was created by the alabama territorial legislature on 6 february 1818 and named in honor of benjamin franklin. Rutherford office, rutherford brothers store, rutherford brothers store warehouse and the franklin methodist church. Google books centennial history of columbus and franklin county, ohio 1909 source. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through. The histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.
It is situated in the northwestern part of the state, and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and itawamba counties, mississippi. Discover the past of alabama through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 200 years of growth. It is situated in the northwestern part of the state and is bordered by colbert, lawrence, winston, and marion counties in alabama, and by tishomingo and stawamba counties in. Franklin is one of the northwestern counties of the state, and adjoins the state of mississippi.
View alabama maps such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 67 counties in alabama. We have a listing of former sheriffs dating back to 1819 and would love to include additional photos if anyone has some available. The heritage of franklin county, alabama heritage of alabama series on. Archival records include reports, manuscripts, minutes, correspondence, and other documents related to. Red bay museum red bay may be a small town, boasting a population of around 3,500, but it boasts an impressive history museum. Franklin county use the menu to the right to browse our collection of outofprint editions of u. Blank family trees in the back for paternal and maternal information. Lagrange military academy in franklin county, alabama.
Franklin county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Where can find franklin county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. They are perfect for the history buff or nature lover as well. When i saw some of those names, i saw street names in the bottoms that sprung to life, as so many. Spring is the best time camping without showers photo by carolyn wright dismals canyon in phil campbell, franklin county, alabama holds much history as well as much naturally pristine beauty. It was abolished eight months later by an alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on february 24, 1870. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Andrew jackson during the creek indian war of 1814. Its boundaries started at what is now marion county and extended all the way to the tennessee river. The first court was held in the street where the lawyers reportedly laid their law books on tree stumps. Franklin county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi alabama.
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