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Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama shipped cotton goods to China

Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama shipped cotton goods to China in 1883 (Transcribed from Anniston Hot Blast, Anniston, Alabama, October 20, 1883) ANNISTON AND CHINA…

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PATRON + Did you know that “Pat Garrett” who killed “Billy the Kid” was born in Chambers County, Alabama in 1850

(Did you know that "Pat Garrett" who killed "Billy the Kid" was born in Chambers County, Alabama in 1850?) One of six children, Patrick…

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PATRON + Found! An amazing film of 1914 Montgomery was recovered from the Alabama state treasurer’s vault

Early film of Montgomery in 1914 was discovered in the Alabama State Treasurer's vault. Thankfully, it was turned over to the Alabama Department of Archives and…

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PATRON – Varner-Alexander House [old photographs] – built by pioneer William Varner still remains in Tuskegee

(Thankfully this beautiful old home has been saved and fully restored.  It is now the residence of Tuskegee University's President.) (continued below) VARNER-ALEXANDER HOUSE ALSO…

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PATRON – There is a connection between this old pla film] ntation mansion and Auburn University. [old photographs film]

The beautiful plantation mansions of Glennville, Alabama have a connection with Auburn University. Glennville was named for Rev. James E. Glenn who came to…

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PATRON – Knights of Pythias was established in 1864 to promote friendship between north and south [old photographs]

The Order of Knights of Pythias aim was to heal the wounds between the North and South and promote friendship among men and relieve suffering.…

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PATRON + Alabama signed a tentative agreement to purchase West Florida for $1,000,000 – this is what happened next

Alabama tried to annex and purchase West Florida many times. Here is what happened when they tried. The land to West Florida, located under…