[…] made with the Choctaws, by which a tract of land was acquired, extending some distance north fromSt. Stephens. The Choctaws claimed east of the Tombeckbee to the water-shed or dividing ridge. The Creeks did not […]
[…] made with the Choctaws, by which a tract of land was acquired, extending some distance north fromSt. Stephens. The Choctaws claimed east of the Tombeckbee to the water-shed or dividing ridge. The Creeks did not […]
[…] 1817, the Alabama Territory was established with its capitol at St. Stephens, and on December 14, 1819, Alabama became the 22nd state in the […]
Gerald F. Miller
“Federal Road” is often used in a generic way, not to be confused with the original, the Old Federal Road (circ 1805-1840). It ran from Washington D.C. to New Orleans, Louisiana by way of places: Augusta, Sparta, Macon, Ft Mitchell, Mt Megs, Burnt Corn, Ft Mimms, Nannahuba Island, Calvert, Sandy Hook, Ford, Etc.
In Alabama, heading South from Montgomery and then West from Calvert most of the existing county lines generally followed the Old Federal Road which is still there (in many places you can drive down it).
You can check with the Alabama State Archives in Montgomery for more info.
[…] of the Fort, and ordered Col. Carron, who had come to our aid with cavalry, to escort us to St. Stephens, where he would make his headquarters. About two-thirds left accordingly, leaving my Father and […]
[…] men looking for land, school teachers getting up schools. The largest school in the territory was at St. Stephens, there I was sent with many a poor little waif to learn grammar. Our teacher was Mr. Mayhew, from […]
[…] (Indian trading houses were established by the American government shortly after the Revolutionary War to create a more satisfied and friendly feeling among the Indians toward the government. The trading house in Alabama was at Fort St. Stephens.) […]
[…] Territory of Alabama was created by a division of Mississippi Territory in 1817, with St. Stephens as its capital city. The first and second Territorial Legislature met there — the first on the […]
Mary Buller
I am interested in finding out more about those who held public office in Washington County, and possibly in Old St. Stephens. The book “The History of Washington County Alabama” by Matte Vol 1 has listed in the appendices the names of Justice of the Peace, etc., and what years they served. 2 of my ancestors are in this list (Robert Rankin and his son William Rankin). Where do I look to find out more information? I also found them on a petition to Congress by inhabitants of “…the Mississippi Territory on lands on the Tombigbee River sold in 1811 who defended their own country…” Would the University of South Alabama have documents from Old St. Stephens that might be of interest to me?
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[…] made with the Choctaws, by which a tract of land was acquired, extending some distance north fromSt. Stephens. The Choctaws claimed east of the Tombeckbee to the water-shed or dividing ridge. The Creeks did not […]
[…] made with the Choctaws, by which a tract of land was acquired, extending some distance north fromSt. Stephens. The Choctaws claimed east of the Tombeckbee to the water-shed or dividing ridge. The Creeks did not […]
Marjorie Shirley Lindsey-Neese Dudley wanted to know if anyone can print this out plz!
Harvey Neese Donna Neese Dugger Margaret Poston Willard D Neese Julie Neese Eslava. Thought you’d enjoy this!! Love y’all!!
I printed it
Yay!! Thank you!!! I ran across it and Dudley wanted your mama to see it and have it!
Hah! My son and I was at this memorial today….
[…] 1817, the Alabama Territory was established with its capitol at St. Stephens, and on December 14, 1819, Alabama became the 22nd state in the […]
“Federal Road” is often used in a generic way, not to be confused with the original, the Old Federal Road (circ 1805-1840). It ran from Washington D.C. to New Orleans, Louisiana by way of places: Augusta, Sparta, Macon, Ft Mitchell, Mt Megs, Burnt Corn, Ft Mimms, Nannahuba Island, Calvert, Sandy Hook, Ford, Etc.
In Alabama, heading South from Montgomery and then West from Calvert most of the existing county lines generally followed the Old Federal Road which is still there (in many places you can drive down it).
You can check with the Alabama State Archives in Montgomery for more info.
[…] of the Fort, and ordered Col. Carron, who had come to our aid with cavalry, to escort us to St. Stephens, where he would make his headquarters. About two-thirds left accordingly, leaving my Father and […]
[…] the same time, Col. Fisher, of St. Stephens, induced a man by the name of Jones, wife and two daughters, to occupy a Mail Stand, on the road […]
[…] men looking for land, school teachers getting up schools. The largest school in the territory was at St. Stephens, there I was sent with many a poor little waif to learn grammar. Our teacher was Mr. Mayhew, from […]
[…] (Indian trading houses were established by the American government shortly after the Revolutionary War to create a more satisfied and friendly feeling among the Indians toward the government. The trading house in Alabama was at Fort St. Stephens.) […]
[…] Territory of Alabama was created by a division of Mississippi Territory in 1817, with St. Stephens as its capital city. The first and second Territorial Legislature met there — the first on the […]
I am interested in finding out more about those who held public office in Washington County, and possibly in Old St. Stephens. The book “The History of Washington County Alabama” by Matte Vol 1 has listed in the appendices the names of Justice of the Peace, etc., and what years they served. 2 of my ancestors are in this list (Robert Rankin and his son William Rankin). Where do I look to find out more information? I also found them on a petition to Congress by inhabitants of “…the Mississippi Territory on lands on the Tombigbee River sold in 1811 who defended their own country…” Would the University of South Alabama have documents from Old St. Stephens that might be of interest to me?
[…] first settlement within the area now known as Washington County was made at Old St. Stephens. The courthouse was next moved to […]
We recently reprinted her memoirs to sale at the park store. Her stories are incredible. I can picture the town through her words.
[…] Remarkable story of Old St. Stephens by Mary Welsh born 1823 with picture of the steamboat she rode […]