Brooklyn in Conecuh County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)

Brooklyn, Alabama

Photographed By David J Gaines, February 13, 2022

1. Brooklyn, Alabama Marker

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A settlement originally located at the mouth of Ard and Bottle Creek, three miles northwest of the current site, is one of the oldest communities in Conecuh County. Brooklyn was founded by Edwin Robinson in 1820 and named for his hometown in Connecticut. A U.S. Post Office opened in 1827 and Brooklyn became a thriving trading center due to farming of cotton and the ability to ship products on the Sepulga River to Pensacola, FL. Brooklyn remained a prosperous community due to farming and later the harvesting of timber for the next 100 years. This marker was erected in memory of Loree Ralls Hamiter a lifelong resident of Brooklyn and Postmaster (36429) from 1954 through 1991.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 31° 15.797′ N, 86° 46.14′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, Alabama, in Conecuh County. Marker is on Brooklyn Road (County Road 6) west of County Road 42, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn AL 36429, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brooklyn Baptist Church

Photographed By David J Gaines, February 13, 2022

2. Brooklyn, Alabama Marker

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); United States Post Office Paul, Alabama (approx. 4.3 miles away); Dixon Home Place / History of the Dixon Home (approx. 8 miles away); Damascus Travelers Well (approx. 8.1 miles away); Elim Baptist Church (approx. 13.2 miles away); Alabama Baptist Children’s Home Site (approx. 15.6 miles away); Evergreen Baptist Church (approx. 16 miles away); City of Evergreen (approx. 16.1 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2022, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2022, by David J Gaines of Pinson, Alabama. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.