PATRON + William Weatherford had a plantation in Lowndes County, Alabama June 10, 2021 by Donna R Causey To view this content, you must be a member of Alabama Pioneers Patrons's Patreon at $2 or more Unlock with Patreon Already a qualifying Patreon member? Please keep in mind that map coverage varies and may not be complete for all counties. Built183056, burned1939. Mary, by E. G. Mane Admr., 116 slaves, page 352B, MARRAST, John, by J. Their goal of democratic, community control of politics spread into the wider civil rights movement. The police continued to arrest protesters in the summer of 1965. In this county, there have been no known courthouse disasters. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [13] However, none of their candidates won in the November 1966 general election. to Mrs. H.F. Cooper's land, Washington: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1916, Montgomery: Alabama State Highway Department, 1936, Map of Lowndes County, Alabama Showing Locations of Wells and Areas of Artesian Flow, Tuscaloosa: Geological Survey of Alabama, 1957; from, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Areas in which sinkholes have occurred or can occur in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 1977, Hydrogeology and Locations of Selected Wells in Lowndes County, Alabama, Tuscaloosa: Geological Survey of Alabama, 1990; Specail Map 218 Plate I, Mineral Resources of Lowndes County, Alabama, Geological Survey of Alabama, Special Map 230, Alabama Department of Archives and History. She lived in the house until her death at age 99. of A., by Mrs. M. L. Gillchrist, 95 slaves, page281B, GILLCHRIST, James G., 79 slaves, page 308B, GILLMER, G. Despite the citys Union status during the war, slave labor was the engine of its economy and social structure. Plantations had ornamental gardens, often with paling fencing to keep stray animals at bay. Lowndes County is governed by an elected, five-member commission and includes six incorporated communities. Lowndes County, also known as "Tent City", plays a little known, but highly significant role in the historical Civil Rights movement. Today an Interpretive Center in the county, maintained by the National Park Service, memorializes the Tent City and LCFO efforts in political organizing.[16]. A church record may contain information about members of the congregation, such as the age, date of baptism, christening, or birth. [2], The property is now available to the public on a limited basis. Hunters strategically position themselves in the field as they work together to harvest as many doves as the law . [2] The county is named in honor of William Lowndes, a member of the United States Congress from South Carolina. She developed the websites www.alabamapioneers and www.daysgoneby.me There are still plantations in the American South. The empty shell and columns were left as a picturesque ivy-covered ruin, on private property without public access. Males had a median income of $27,694 versus $20,137 for females. Some of the most common plantation layout options include vegetable gardens, cornfields, pastures, chicken coops, hog pens, and other livestock shelters. The plantation was in the community of Elyton prior to the. Also known as Oden-Sanford Farm. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 10,311. 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Lowndes County, Alabama was once home to many plantations. . In 1850, the slave census was also separate from the free census, but in earlier years it was a part of the free The plantations were used to grow cotton, tobacco, and other crops. Slaves were It is a typical Alabama plantation village, located near Leighton in the Tennessee Valley. Young in 1901, and then by Jesse D. Baggett in 1933. The courthouse has also undergone some minor restoration as well. Blacks still outnumbered whites by a 4-to-1 ratio. [1] Its county seat is Hayneville. "Meadowlawn", also known as the '"Hagood House", is an antebellum plantation house, built in the Greek revival style, in Lowndsboro, Alabama, United States. From the time of its founding in 1830 until the Civil War, Lowndesboro's economy centered around cotton cultivation and trade. In terms of ethnicity, 73.5% identified as Black or African American, 25.3% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% of some other race and 0.5% of two or more races. The door upstairs, also with sidelights, opened onto a wrought iron balcony directly over the front door. All her books can be purchased at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Est., by H. B. Wigginton, 52 slaves, page 330B, WILLIAMS, J. D. F., by T. S. Reese, 47 slaves, page 323B. Today, these plantations offer a glimpse into the past, with their beautiful antebellum architecture and sprawling grounds. The story is just a story. The original inhabitants of Gaineswood, Alabamas most opulent plantation house, lived between 1842 and 1861. The vast majority of the time, local craftsmen erected the plantations big house. Handwashing: Clean Hands Saves Lives (CDC), State of Alabama-Governor Kay Ivey (COVID-19 News and Resources), Organized Community Action Program (OCAP), United States Senator's Office (Richard Shelby), Lowndes County Economic Development Commission, Orchard Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Lowndes County Commission of Economic Development. right corner of every set of two pages, with the previous stamped number and a "B" being used to designate the pages Built in 1836 for Richard Henry Adams and Anna Carter Harrison, both natives of Virginia. Dicksonia Plantation, c. 1830, Lowndesboro, Lowndes County Dicksonia was begun in 1830 by David White as a one-story home but it was extensively remodeled in 1856 by its second owner Wiley. Before the Civil War, Lowndes County was dotted with cotton plantations, most of which were dependent upon slave labor. Lowndes County is in the central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 725 square miles (1,880km2), of which 716 square miles (1,850km2) is land and 9.2 square miles (24km2) (1.3%) is water. [15] Another was to encourage black voters to simply pull the lever to vote strictly for LCFO candidates; in other words, to "pull the lever for the Black Panther and go on home," as stated on a sign on Highway U.S. 80 between Montgomery and Selma. Division, and those over 360 in the Southern Division. slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with information on In 1972, Lowndes was one of six former Wallace counties[a] to vote for George McGovern in 1972 against Richard Nixon's 3,000-plus-county landslide. [1] Contents 1 History 2 Description Plantation houses of all descriptions were built in south-central Alabama between the late 1800s and early 1900s. is the second book and the third FreeHearts: A Novel of Colonial America (Book 3 in the Tapestry of Love Series) To honor her father, Mrs. Hagood renamed the house "Meadowlawn." Built 1855, also known as the Tait-Ervin House. Map of the Plantation of Hon. About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Report Inappropriate Material The rebuilt house had the same floor-plan as the first, with one difference. Slavery had been a significant part of the citys economy and social structure during this period, and social and economic chaos erupted. names of plantations in this County with the names of the large holders on this list should not be a difficult research task, but it is beyond the scope of this transcription. In fact, the mansion is one of the largest in the Southern United States; it was built in 1857. [] to its union with the Tombeckbee. Slavery was officially abolished on December 18, 1865, as a result of the Thirteenth Amendment. Despite the Civil War, plantation homes were still built on a limited basis in Alabama. By 1960 (as shown on census tables below), the population had declined to about 15,000 residents and was about 80 percent-majority black. If they dont, you can ask the county clerk for an appointment. If the ancestor is not on this list, the 1860 slave census microfilm Some of the plantations were abandoned due to the Civil War, while others were simply no longer profitable. One of the most famous is the plantation home of George Washington Carver, which is located in Tuskegee, Alabama. [6] In 1917 two black brothers were killed by a white mob for alleged "insolence" to a white farmer on the road. During this dove hunt, I had a bird's-eye view of the hunters' artistry. The process of publication of slaveholder names beginning with larger slaveholders will enable naming of the holders It has a very small population and four businesses. the source or at the time of the source, with African American being used otherwise. The Choctaw Nation of Indians would Treaty for the land East of the Tombigbee River (then the only River is the very limited Miss Territory recently in 1819-1820 called Alabama). [4], From the end of the 19th through the early decades of the 20th centuries, organized white violence increased against blacks, with 16 lynchings recorded in the county, the fourth-highest total in the state, which historically is among those in the South with the highest rate of per capita lynchings. This is a list of plantations and/or plantation houses in the U.S. state of Alabama that are National Historic Landmarks, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, or are otherwise significant for their history, association with significant events or people, or their architecture and design. Discordance: The Cottinghams (Volume 1) (8%); Florida, up 27,000 (41%); Ohio, up 26,000 (70%); Indiana, up 25,000 (127%); and Kansas up from 265 to 17,000 [5], Shem Arthur Tyson and his wife Mary (Toler) Tyson bought the house and land, known as the "Turner Home Track," from the Wiley Turner family. Today, they offer a unique opportunity to own a piece of Alabamas history. In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.20% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.20% who were 65 years of age or older. any relevant changes in county boundaries. should be noted however, that in comparing census data for 1870 and 1960, the transcriber did not take into consideration I recommend it to all beginners in Alabama history. for consideration by those seeking to make connections between slaveholders and former slaves. should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own purposes. The county is available in two forms (both existing and new). It is a fine example of a Greek Revival style plantation house of the . In the civil rights era, not one black resident was registered to vote before March 1, 1965. Births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths are recorded in a Vital Record on a register, certificate, or document. His other two houses were "Duck Pond" and "Prairie Place. Lowndes County had once been much larger than it,currently is; its borders contained areas which are now Brooks, Clinch, Berrien, Echols, Cook, and Lanier Counties. Easily find plantation farms for sale in Lowndes County County Alabama at FARMFLIP.com. Available in paperback and ebook at this link, Listen to the latest episodes of our new Alabama Grist Mill Podcast, To view this content, you must be a member of, PATRON + Albert Pickett and his wife, Sarah, were friends with General Jackson, PATRON + A slave joins Rock Creek Baptist Church in Jefferson County and later becomes a pastor. For assistance with your real estate needs, please contact our team. These plantations were worked by enslaved Africans who were brought to the area by force. As of the 2010 United States census, there were 11,299 people living in the county. The Belle Grove plantation house has been well preserved and is an example of a grand house from a bygone era. In that year, most of the county's black majority was still prevented from voting. Dating back to 1830, it was destroyed by fire twice. it is beyond the scope of this transcription. William Lowndes, a member of the United States Congress from South Carolina, is credited with giving birth to the county. 7.4K views, 105 likes, 5 loves, 2 comments, 19 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Alabama Pioneers: One of the earliest plantations in Lowndes County, Alabama was owned by John McQueen, Jr. Read more. U.S. searchable and highly recommended database that can found at http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/census/ . It was built in a Neoclassical Greek Revival style, with some influence by Italianate style. B. is the continuation of the story. Census", available through Heritage Quest at http://www.heritagequest.com/ . of the most slaves with the least amount of transcription work. FORMER SLAVES. 3,950,546 unnamed slaves, or an average of about ten slaves per holder. Lowndesboro is located in northern Lowndes County in south-central Alabama, roughly 15 miles west of Montgomery. The rest of the slaves in the County were held by a total of 956 8,362 whites, 14 "free colored" and 19,340 slaves. His daughter, Aline Meadows, born February 16, 1880, died February 16, 1979, married Robert Bragg Hagood on April 3, 1907, in Lowndes County, Alabama. [2] The county is named in honor of William Lowndes, a member of the United States Congress from South Carolina . But, in 1856, the house was purchased by Wiley Turner, who hired an architect to remodel the house into a Greek Revival mansion, very similar in appearance to nearby Meadowlawn. Map of the plantation of John Bragg of Lowndes County, Alabama. It was replaced by a cast-concrete and steel replica in 1940. Date, 1826 August. Counties, return to Home and Links Page. According to 2020 Census estimates, the workforce in Lowndes County was divided among the following industrial categories: The Lowndes County school system oversees nine primary and secondary schools. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.90 males. [17] But historians believe that black sharecroppers refrained from voting, submitting to the severe pressure put on them by the local white plantation owners, who employed most of them. B., by M. D. C. Spratley, 71 slaves, page 324, HEARN, J. T., 51 slaves, page287B (ends on 286), JACKSON, J. F., by Mary Jeter?, 47 slaves, page 332, LAMAR, A. J. The nerve center of the Alabama plantation was made up of a cluster of strategically placed buildings that served as a hub for cotton production and processing. Dicksonia Plantation is being advertised as a historical rental venue at Dorothy Skipper Rental, LLC on Facebook, with current photos. Land for sale in Alabama? SURNAME MATCHES AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS: (exact surname spellings only are reported, no spelling variations or soundex), (SURNAME, # in US, in State, in County, born in State, born and living in State, born in State and living in County), WILLIAMS, 28865, 2335, 91, 2095, 1417, 66, Lowndes County, AL GenWeb (County genealogical resources). [2] The grounds of the property included a fruit orchard, and mature camellias and azaleas. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. Finding abandoned mansions can be difficult, but there are a few methods. The term "County" is Managed for public hunting, the Lowndes Wildlife Management Area additions in Lowndes County consist of two acquisitions featuring upland and bottomland hardwoods, pine plantations and open fields on 1,967 acres of gently rolling alluvial land within Alabama's famed Black Belt. The suit was joined by other class members from other counties who dealt with similar conditions of exclusion from juries. [10] Eighty-six white families owned 90 percent of the land in the county and controlled the government, as whites had since 1901. The county is named for South Carolina statesman William Lowndes. Built for Nathaniel Welch, a native of Virginia, by Almarion Devalco Bell in 1858. [3] Dicksonia Plantation, located nearby, was very similar in appearance, prior to its destruction by fire in 1939 and again in 1964.[4]. 1960 total of 12,438 "Negroes"was about 36% less than what the colored population had been 100 years before.) [9], County population had fallen by more than half from its 1900 high, as both blacks and whites moved to urban areas. My Kelley ancestors pioneered Lowndes County, The eighth edition, BANISHED, documents The Indian Removal Act called for the voluntary or forcible removal of all Indians residing in the eastern United States to the west of the Mississippi River. Today, there are no plantations in Alabama. Slaves 100 years of age or older were supposed to be named on the 1860 slave schedule, but there were only 1,570 slaves of Each April, the town of Fort Deposit hosts the annual Calico Fort Arts and Crafts Festival, which began in 1972 and is one of the oldest and largest fairs in the South. Mowing The Lawn While Pregnant: Is It Safe And What Precautions Should You Take? The plantation house was a two-story Greek Revival-style mansion that was built in 1835. Coleman also shot Father Richard Morrisroe, a Catholic priest, in the back, then stopped. He was the last surviving Confederate veteran in Lowndes County. The effects of farm mechanization and the boll weevil infestation, which decimated the cotton crops and reduced the need for farm labor in the 1920s and 1930s, caused widespread loss of jobs. [7], The two-story brick masonry house, fronted by a monumental Doric hexastyle portico, was built circa 1852, for Barton Warren Stone. Census data for 1860 was obtained from the Historical United States Census Data Browser, which is a very detailed, former owner in 1870, vary widely and from region to region. She has authored numerous genealogy books. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Lowndes County, Alabama (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll The land patents issued by Congress in the 1830s by Jackson are for Choctaw lands east of the Tombigbee and yes there is a law that details the exact sections of land in question. for 10,015 slaves, or 51% of the County total. Aside from that, captive slave labor was one of the factors that contributed to their success and growth. Built from 184550, known for its extremely elaborate interior plasterwork. Its not uncommon for plantation names like Altwood, Hill of Howth, Bentwood Park, Pond Spring, and Bermuda Hill to claim that the plantation houses were simply log homes. In 2015 a beautiful family wedding was held in front of the building, and numerous photo shoots have taken place since the improvements. slide 3 to 4 of 2 Civil Rights Movement Bloody Lowndes our townships slide 3 to 4 of 2 Published information giving names of slaveholders and numbers of slaves held in Lowndes County, Alabama, Side view of the main house in 1937, prior to restoration, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Alabama, Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in Montgomery County, Alabama, "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Stone Plantation", "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage", "The Slave Population and Farming of the Stone Plantations of Lowndes and Montgomery Counties 1840-1865", "The Slave Population and Farming of the Stone Plantations of Lowndes and Montgomery Counties 1840-1865 (Part 2)", "Stone-Young-Baggett House, County Road 54 (Old Selma Road), Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL", United States Post Office and Courthouse Montgomery, Alabama State University Historic District, Court SquareDexter Avenue Historic District, Huntingdon College Campus Historic District, Maxwell Air Force Base Senior Officers' Quarters Historic District, North LawrenceMonroe Street Historic District, Building 836Community College of the Air Force Building, Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, SteinerLobman and Teague Hardware Buildings, List of National Historic Landmarks in Alabama, History of the National Register of Historic Places, List of U.S. National Historic Landmarks by state, List of jails and prisons on the National Register of Historic Places, University and college buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, National Register of Historic Places portal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stone_Plantation&oldid=1132728539, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Alabama, National Register of Historic Places in Montgomery, Alabama, Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage, Articles using NRISref without a reference number, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 07:36. Between 1808 and 1860, the number of enslaved people in Alabama grew from less than 40,000 to more than 435,000. The Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma, Alabama. In this May 27, 2020, photo, health care worker Tonya Wilkes adjusts her mask while working at a Lowndes County coronavirus testing site in Hayneville, Ala. These plantations were once the homes of wealthy families who owned large tracts of land and depended on slave labor to maintain their lifestyle. It adopted the emblem of the black panther, in contrast to the white rooster of the white-dominated Alabama Democratic Party. Slave traders, auctioneers, and financial traders were among the most powerful employers in the city. Lowndes County was 80% Black, but not a single Black person could register to vote. Some of these homes, such as the Belle Mont Mansion in Tuscumbia, were built in the early 1800s, and they require extensive restoration. such age enumerated, out of a total of 3,950,546 slaves nationwide. 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