Decatur county was created by the legislature on 7 december 1821 out of a part of jackson county. Alabama residents alabama public library service apls. Much of this history was taken from the landmarks publication, a pictorial history of dekalb county, alabama, published by landmarks of dekalb county in 1971. To commemorate alabama s bicentennial, the genealogical and historical community has partnered with the alabama bicentennial commission and the alabama department of archives and history adah to create a portal to publications documenting the story of the states people and its past. A century of their images and stories is a significant and much needed visual archive of an important, but neglected, part of early alabamas built environmentthe county courthouse. Dekalb county, alabama simple english wikipedia, the free. Dekalb county public library to host emergency blood drives for the american red cross. Trailing smokes a pictorial history of ider school district, dekalb county, alabama adams, berthel on. Alabama department of archives and history digital collections. Dekalb county, alabama was established from land that was ceded to the federal government by the cherokee nation. Mobile county commission 30day comment period for the. The history of winston county, alabama, including marriages, census records, cemeteries, bible records, stories, death information, civil war info, pictures, and.
There is at least one public library in all 67 counties in the state of alabama. Fort site about landmarks dekalb county timeline the old fort site. A collection of genealogical profiles related to dekalb county, alabama. Trailing smokes a pictorial history of ider school. What other genealogical resources are available in dallas county, al. During the covid19 pandemic, blood donations are critically needed to be distributed to hospitals. Dekalb county public library is partnering with the american red cross to host several emergency blood drives during the month of april.
Political science the learner will be able to recall the importance of a political document, identify responsibilities of local governments, analyze rights and responsibilities of citizenship, recall a function of the judicial system, recognize the branches of the u. Dekalb county, alabama, grantee deed index, 18351896. Herbert glen tate history of balloonist the old fort site the fort payne opera house fort payne history. The dekalb county historicalgenealogical society is proud to announce that its new book, acres of change. She is the author of the history of washington county, alabama, and the. It is similar to other vanity sketch books of its kind, such as goodspeed publishing company. Jackson county high school yearbooks cedar hill cemetery stroll videos take a walk around the square visit the scottsboro depot museum the jackson county historical association jcha a note from the editors. Genealogy booklist the following genealogy books are available to members of genealogy books and georgia pioneers, home of 8 genealogy websites alabama alabama families.
Bph clients also have access to downloadable books, magazines, and music through the national library service. Nichols library has several books on dekalb county including information on cemeteries, schools, and church records. Trailing smokes a pictorial history of ider school district, dekalb county, alabama. Its area was described in the act of establishment as including all that tract of country lying west of jackson county, south of the tennessee state line, east of madison county, and north of the tennessee river. Dekalb county, alabama genealogy public group facebook. Its name comes from the muscogee language and has been interpreted to mean either land of cane or polecats head. They say the wind is red and millions of other books are available for amazon. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now dekalb county, alabama, gleaned from the indexes of the u. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. State publications, the alabama historical quarterly, the alabama official and statistical register, and the history of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography are in separate collections. Dekalb county, alabama was established from land that was ceded to the federal government by the cherokee nation much of this history was taken from the landmarks publication, a pictorial history of dekalb county, alabama, published by landmarks of dekalb county in 1971. Part of the display will include selected photographs submitted by the general public answering this question.
Dchgs releases new book on history of dekalb county. Ive been working on the king family tree currently back to the 1500s. Dekalb county alabama ancestry research free resource. Its county seat is fort payne, and it is named after major general baron johan dekalb.
Social studies grade 4 alabama history and geography. Sixteen mustread books by alabama authors yellowhammer. Dekalb county, alabama, was created in 1836 from a portion of the cherokee cession of 1835, which accounts for the fact that a number of its residents were of native american descent. This collection contains a selection of textual materials such as letters, diaries, minutes, fliers, clippings, and excerpts from books. Dekalb county, alabama was established january 9, 1836 from land that was ceded to the federal government by the cherokee nation and is named for baron johann sebastian dekalb, an american revolutionary war hero. Dekalb county, alabama marriage index, 18361916 by duff. History drawn from documents bears the stamp of authenticity, but lacks the immediacy and humanity of first person accounts.
Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Create a free family tree dekalb county biographies dekalb county pictures dekalb co. Part of southern dekalb county was detached in 1868, along with parts of five other counties, to form etowah county. Dekalb county was created by the alabama legislature on january 9, 1836, from land ceded to the federal government by the cherokee nation. Dallas county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. Catalog digital collections alabama fast facts county records on microfilm electronic records. The dekalb county history center will be providing a companion piece to this smithsonian exhibit that tells our county s story. Dekalb county is a county located in the northeastern part of the u. An act to authorise samuel gay to turnpike a road therein named. Dekalb county alabama genealogy and history presented by. Well, if youre an alabamian, here are 16 books by alabama authors broken down into a handful of different categories, depending on what youre looking for that could get your year. Please keep in mind that map coverage varies and may not be complete for all counties. The dekalb county history center will be providing a companion piece to this smithsonian exhibit that tells our countys story. Selected resources for alabama counties birmingham public.
Dekalb county, alabama genealogy and family history linkpendium familysearch catalog the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. Dekalb county schools district offers k12 education to nearly 9,000 students across thirteen schools. Dekalb county was the one time home of the famous cherokee native american sequoyah. Alabama authors the alabama library association, through its bibliographic committee, provides this resource to those interested in authors who have some connection to alabama. Divided into three main sections, the first concluding in 1865, the second in 1920, and the third bringing the story to the present, the books organization is both chronological and topical. The volume includes short family histories as well as an indian cherokee. Volumes of voter registration oaths taken in 32 alabama counties, primarily taken in 1875. A history of dekalb county, illinois 1963 2012 is expected to arrive in dekalb county this week and that a booksigning event is planned for saturday, dec. The valuable resources included in family history books come from the.
Join geni to explore your genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. The usgenweb archive project alabama file managers. Family maps of dekalb county, alabama genealogy history. There were, of course, other heroes, little ones who did little things to help people get through. A listing of all the schools in dekalb county, al with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. The history of a deep south state is the first completely new comprehensive account of the state since a. Discover librarianselected research resources on alabama history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Lamar county, alabama by barbara carruth listed under alabama genealogy. If you love local history, youll really enjoy this one.
This dekalb county website is available for adoption. We strive to meet the needs of a wellrounded student body by providing rigorous academic offerings, a variety of extracurricular activities, sports programs, arts integration programs, as well as having a stand along career and technical center dekalb county technology center. The history center is encouraging people to be creative and thoughtful. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to dallas county. Dekalb county, alabama genealogy familysearch wiki. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. If you have alabama files youd like to contribute to the archives site, click here or here transcribe and send in your records or photos or contact. Phyllis kelley, county historian and director of the joiner history room, calls this book her bible. Fort payne, alabama dekalb history the farley brothers traveling studio book excerpt. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the state of alabama in general assembly convened, that samuel gay, be, and he is hereby authorised to open and turnpike a road to commence at the ferry of the said gay on the tennessee river, in the county of jackson and to. Historical collections index of places dekalb county, alabama. Dave doc kirby, wtbfamfm delos hughess copiously illustrated historic alabama courthouses.
List of books and articles about alabama history online. A concise but detailed history of the county from its beginning is in the heritage of dekalb county, alabama. For all those with family roots in dekalb county, alabama. Alabama department of archives and history, search our collections. Books on alabama history local and regional history. Lagrange, steuben, noble and dekalb counties volume 2 paperback by ford ira 1848 ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Document title department record number begin end date. The jackson county al historical association home page. Dekalb countys historical significance dekalb county.
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