Near Natural Bridge in Winston County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

The Free State of Winston / Natural Bridge

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 6, 2021

1. The Free State of Winston/Natural Bridge Marker

Inscription. The "Free State” of Winston In 1862, this county's representatives opposed secession, voted to remain neutral, and were labeled as "Torries". In honor of the first Alabama born governor, Winston County received its name. It was once part of the fierce and powerful Creek Indian Confederation.
Park opened in 1954

Natural Bridge is the longest rock arch east of the Rockies. It was formed 200 million years ago when the sea washed the sandstone away leaving iron ore veins holding the bridge. In this area thrive 27 varieties of Ferns and a number of Canadian Hemlocks traced to the Ice Age.
Park opened in 1954

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans.

Location. 34° 5.588′ N, 87° 36.885′ W. Marker is near Natural Bridge, Alabama, in Winston County. Marker is on County Road 3500, 0.3 miles north of U.S. 278, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Co Rd 3500, Natural Bridge AL 35577, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Byler Road / History of Natural Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Haleyville Ice Company (approx. 8.9 miles away); First 9-1-1 Call (approx.

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9.2 miles away); The Honorable Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. (approx. 9.2 miles away); City of Haleyville, Alabama (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Byler Road (approx. 9.2 miles away); Jacob Pruet’s Stand (approx. 10.3 miles away); Town of Glen Allen, Alabama (approx. 14.3 miles away).

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 6, 2021

2. The Free State of Winston/Natural Bridge Marker

Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 6, 2021

3. The Free State of Winston/Natural Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.