Newburg in Franklin County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Newburg
Photographed By David J Gaines, January 29, 2015
1. Newburg Marker
Inscription.
Newburg. . First known as New Boston when a post office was established here in 1832, by 1834 the community was known as Newburg. The Newburg Masonic Lodge #388 was organized in 1872. Since its completion in 1878, the Lodge hall has been a center for community events, serving as the meeting place for the Masons and other clubs, as well as church, school, and voting precinct. Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, active since its founding in 1824 by Rev. James Smith, located ¼ mile east of this site., Denton Hollow burial site of William Russell (ca. 1745-1825) one mile south. Major Russell, for whom nearby Russellville was named, served with Andrew Jackson during the Creek War and returned to this area to settle after the war.
First known as New Boston when a post office was established here in 1832, by 1834 the community was known as Newburg. The Newburg Masonic Lodge #388 was organized in 1872. Since its completion in 1878, the Lodge hall has been a center for community events, serving as the meeting place for the Masons and other clubs, as well as church, school, and voting precinct. Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, active since its founding in 1824 by Rev. James Smith, located ¼ mile east of this site.
Denton Hollow burial site of William Russell (ca. 1745-1825) one mile south. Major Russell, for whom nearby Russellville was named, served with Andrew Jackson during the Creek War and returned to this area to settle after the war.
Location. 34° 29.186′ N, 87° 34.956′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Alabama, in Franklin County. Marker is on County Route 87 south of Alabama Route 24, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Russellville AL 35654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2015, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2015, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
